What is the relationship between nurses' attitude to evidence based practice and the selection of wound care procedures?

Aim: To investigate qualified nurses' attitudes to evidence-based practice and whether this influenced their selection of wound care products.

Background: The literature shows that previous studies on attitudes to evidence-based practice tended to be part of a wider study. The general consensus was that there was a positive attitude to evidence-based practice.

A point prevalence survey of wounds in north-east England.

Objective: To review current wound-care practice and the standard of wound care in Hull and East Yorkshire; obtain information on prevalence, treatment and outcomes; provide a basis for estimating the extent of the problem, treatment modalities used, service provision and future needs; highlight areas of care in need of improvement; highlight areas with excellent wound practices and gain information for future research projects within the population of the region.

Method: Point prevalence interface audit of community and acute trusts.

Results: The cumulative wound prevalence for the region was 12%.