Perioperative registered nurses knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and barriers regarding pressure ulcer prevention in perioperative patients

Hospital acquired pressure ulcers have a detrimental effect on patient quality of life, morbidity, mortality, and cost to the healthcare industry. Little is known about pressure ulcer prevention in perioperative services.

Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - June 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Peggy C. Tallier, Patricia R. Reineke, Kathy Asadoorian, John G. Choonoo, Marc Campo, Christine Malmgreen-Wallen Source Type: research