Table 4 Pressure ulcer prevention performance of care workers (N = 165)

P5

Look at the position change table to determine the position you need to take at each hour.

4.86 ± 0.43

P12

Change the position of elderly with pressure ulcers or possible pressure ulcers every 2 hours.

4.70 ± 0.51

P6

After the position change, it is recorded in the position change record sheet.

4.52 ± 0.82

P7

When moving elderly or changing their posture, they enter and move without dragging.

3.87 ± 0.74

P2

If there is a change in the skin condition of the elderly who have pressure ulcers or possible pressure ulcers, report them to the nursing department.

3.77 ± 0.81

P16

After the bath, the bite should be completely removed completely with a towel.

3.35 ± 0.97

P1

Periodically check the skin condition of elderly who may develop pressure ulcers or pressure ulcers.

2.88 ± 0.87

P14

Take care not to sit in the same position for more than 30 minutes in a wheelchair for elderly with possible pressure ulcers.

2.64 ± 1.01

P11

Check from time to time that the anti- pressure ulcers apparatus such as air mattresses (air beds) and air cushions work well.

2.54 ± 1.02

P10

If clothes, bed sheets, etc. are wet, replace them as soon as they are found.

2.46 ± 0.94

P8

Check diapers from time to time, and if the elderly urinate, change diapers as soon as you find them.

2.19 ± 1.05

P9

If the elderly is applying a restraint, periodically peel off to check the condition of the skin and massage it.

2.01 ± 1.03

P3

Maintain a position of 30 degrees when taking a position (lying on the side).^a

1.91 ± 1.02

P13

Make sure that the hip area of the elderly is seated up to the back of the wheelchair.^a

1.76 ± 1.03

P4

Support such as pillows and water bags in areas where the bones of the elderly and beds are in contact for a long time.^a

1.65 ± 1.01

P15

Interested in the nutrition of elderly with pressure ulcers.

1.65 ± 0.80

Total score

46.76 ± 7.72