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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pressure Ulcer Care among Nurses in Saudi Arabia

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Cross-sectional survey assessed knowledge and attitudes on pressure ulcer care among nurses in Saudi Arabia, highlighting gaps and training needs.

Nurses in Saudi Arabia demonstrated moderate knowledge and attitudes towards pressure ulcer care, with 82% understanding immobility as a risk factor.
66% of nurses incorrectly believed topical creams were the only preventive measure against pressure injuries.
Only 20.3% of the 394 nurses assessed exhibited high knowledge levels regarding comprehensive pressure ulcer management.
There is a critical need for ongoing training and support to improve practices related to pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in Saudi Arabia.

Alhawsah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey assessed knowledge and attitudes on pressure ulcer care among nurses in Saudi Arabia, highlighting gaps and training needs.