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A Systematic Review of Caregivers' Knowledge and Related Factors Towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention Publisher Pubmed



Farzan R1 ; Yarali M2 ; Mollaei A3, 4 ; Ghaderi A5 ; Takasi P3, 4 ; Sarafi M6 ; Samidoust P7 ; Mahdiabadi MZ8 ; Firooz M9 ; Hosseini SJ9 ; Vajargah PG3, 4 ; Karkhah S3, 4
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  1. 1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  2. 2. School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  3. 3. Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  5. 5. Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Vascular Surgery, Rasool-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Razi Clinical Research Development Unit, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  8. 8. Student Research Committee, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Nursing, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran

Source: International Wound Journal Published:2023


Abstract

This systematic review aimed to examine the knowledge of caregivers regarding pressure ulcer (PU) prevention. A thorough, methodical search was conducted from the earliest date to February 1, 2023 using keywords extracted from Medical Subject Headings such as “Caregivers”, “Knowledge”, and “Pressure ulcer” in various international electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Persian electronic databases such as Iranmedex and Scientific Information Database. The quality of the studies included in this systematic review was evaluated using an appraisal tool for cross-sectional studies (AXIS tool). In total, 927 caregivers participated in the eight studies. The average age of the participants was 40.50 (SD = 12.67). Among the participants, 61.87% were women. The average caregiver's knowledge of PU prevention was 53.70 (SD = 14.09) out of 100, which suggests a moderate level of knowledge. Factors such as level of education, age, occupation, information about PUs, attitude, and practice had a significant positive relationship with caregivers' knowledge related to the prevention of PUs. Knowledge had a significantly negative relationship with age. In addition, marital status, type of relationship, age, gender, occupation, level of education, and inpatient wards had a significant relationship with caregivers' knowledge regarding PUs prevention. Therefore, managers and policymakers in the medical field can help increase caregivers' knowledge by providing an online or in-person educational platform relevant to PU prevention. © 2023 The Authors. International Wound Journal published by Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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