Knowledge and practice of nursing professionals in the care of pressure injuries in the Intensive Care Unit of an Essalud hospital, 2024

Abstract

This research work is highly relevant since pressure injuries (PPL) are currently still a common problem worldwide in all settings where hospital care is provided. Patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are one of the populations most vulnerable to developing LPP compared to other services. Pressure injuries, like other infections associated with health care, are an indicator of quality and safety of care, this implies the development of strategies and preventive measures, since they are 95% preventable by providing continuous and effective care. The nursing staff plays a fundamental role, being of vital importance to have the adequate knowledge to guarantee such preventable actions. The objective of this research was: "To determine the relationship between the knowledge and practice of nursing professionals in the care of pressure injuries in the Intensive Care Unit of the Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital, 2023". Materials and Method: It will be hypothetical - deductive, with a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental design, of a transversal type and a descriptive - correlational scope. The sample is made up of 109 nurses (os) who work in the Intensive Care Unit of the Rebagliati Martins National Hospital. The survey technique will be applied; Two instruments will be used, the questionnaire to measure the knowledge variable and an observation guide to measure the practice variable.

Este trabajo de investigación tiene gran relevancia ya que en la actualidad las lesiones por presión (LPP) siguen siendo un problema habitual en todos los entornos donde se brinde atención hospitalaria. Los pacientes hospitalizados en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI), son una de las poblaciones más vulnerables a desarrollar LPP en comparación con otros servicios. Las lesiones por presión al igual que otras infecciones asociadas a la atención en salud, son un indicador de calidad y seguridad asistencial, esto implica el desarrollo de estrategias y medidas preventivas, ya que son prevenibles en un 95% al brindar cuidados continuos y eficaces. El personal de enfermería cumple un rol primordial siendo de vital importancia contar con los conocimientos adecuados para garantizar dichas acciones prevenibles.