Background: This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to pressure injury (PI) prevention among nurses working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and medical ward at SASMEC@IIUM. Methods: A total of 120 staff nurses (60 from each ward) participated in this cross-sectional study. We used a validated questionnaire that was translated for accessibility. The Cronbach’s alpha values for knowledge, attitude, and practice of PI prevention were 0.68, 0.78, and 0.88, respectively. The questionnaire was distributed via WhatsApp, and data were collected using an online Google Form. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27. Results: The findings indicate that staff nurses in both the ICU and medical wards exhibited a high level of knowledge and positive attitudes toward PI prevention, with mean scores (standard deviation) of 26.53 (10.35) for knowledge and 45.21 (6.65) for attitude. Furthermore, the participants demonstrated good practices regarding PI prevention, with a mean score (standard deviation) of 25.57 (2.25). The study revealed no significant association between the KAP of PI prevention and the nursing department. However, a significant association was found between gender and the frequency of reading articles, which influenced nurses' attitudes toward PI prevention. Conclusion: This study highlights considerable knowledge gaps among nurses regarding PI prevention, despite their positive attitudes and commendable practices. These findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted educational initiatives to enhance knowledge, especially in non-critical care settings. Integrating evidence-based guidelines with customized training programs could further improve patient care outcomes.
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