Publications by authors named "Shaqayeq Esmaeili"
In most health care centres, pressure ulcers (PUs) are a common concern. This systematic review aimed to summarise nurses' practice and related factors toward PU prevention. An extensive search was conducted on electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Iranmedex, and Scientific Information Database via keywords extracted from Medical Subject Headings such as "Pressure ulcer", "Pressure sore", "Bedsore", "Practice", and "Nurses" from the earliest to 9 March 2022.
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- The study investigates the awareness and actions of Iranian nurses regarding pressure ulcer (PU) prevention, recognizing it as key to patient safety and nursing quality in hospitals.
- The review included data from 1,543 nurses, revealing that while their practical skills in prevention are relatively good, their overall knowledge is lacking and attitudes are inconsistent, with female nurses showing more positive tendencies based on experience.
- The findings emphasize the need for ongoing education and training to improve nurses' understanding and practices concerning pressure ulcer prevention.