Nursing Care for Older Patients with Pressure Ulcers: A Qualitative Study

Overview

Journal Nurs Open

Specialty Nursing

Date 2020 Jun 27

PMID 32587720

Citations 5

Authors

Christina Louise Lindhardt

Sanne Have Beck

Jesper Ryg

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Abstract

Aim: To explore the experience and perception of pressure ulcers in a group of nurses caring for older patients.

Design: A qualitative study based on interviews with ( = 6) nurses working with older patients.

Method: A qualitative approach was applied using thematic analysis influenced by Braun and Clarke.

Results: The findings comprised one main theme "Prevention of pressure ulcers is important" and four sub-themes "Nursing resources on the ward," "Basic nursing skills-lift the duvet," "Introduction of new nurses on the ward-bedside teaching" and "Missing articulation of pressure ulcers." Bedside teaching and experienced nurses may create a culture on the ward where basic nursing skills and observations are articulated.

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