PREVENTION FROM MEDICAL DEVICES RELATED PRESSURE ULCER IN CHILDREN HOSPITAL FAISALABAD

Abstract

Background: Pressure ulcers (PU)s are related to reduced quality of existence for patients. A literature review, which includes 31 studies, describes how PUs can have an effect on a person's lifestyles. Examples are constant ache, anxiety, despair, and reduced social lifestyles. Objective: The main objectives of this study to identify the awareness of nurses about Medical Device Related pressure ulcer. Study Design: Observational Study. Setting: Children hospital. Period: Jan 2017 to Jan 2018. Material & Method: This research was conducted in Children hospital Faisalabad. A questionnaire was designed to be filled by 124 nurses working in the hospital. The gathered data was processed and analyzed by SPSS to examine their results and to view. Result: The sample size of this research was 124 nurses working in hospital to check the level of awareness about device related pressure ulcer. Overall, there is more need to educated and train the nurses about medical devices related pressure ulcer. Conclusion: There is more need to educated and train the nurses about medical devices related pressure ulcer.