Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Instructor of Operating Room, Department of Operating Room Technology, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
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Instructor, Department of Operating Room, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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Instructor, Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Instructor of Operating Room, Department of Operating Room Technology, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Community Nursing Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
Abstract
Background and purpose: Pressure ulcers are common postoperative complications that increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Operating room (OR) technologists play a critical role in preventing pressure ulcers through proper skin care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and performance of OR technologists regarding skin care and pressure ulcer prevention.
Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2022. Using a census sampling method, we included 58 operating room technologists from the educational hospitals affiliated with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and performance. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21, employing descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and ANOVA.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of knowledge, attitude, and performance scores were 38.00 ± 15.00, 33.00 ± 6.00, and 23.00 ± 4.00, respectively. Most operating room technologists demonstrated a positive attitude, relatively good knowledge, and average performance toward pressure ulcer prevention. There was a significant relationship between knowledge scores and the age of operating room technologists (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: The results of this study highlight the importance of knowledge, attitude, and performance among operating room professionals in reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in patients surgical candidates.. It can be suggested that in the field of skincare and prevention of pressure ulcers in the operating room, basic pressure ulcer training should be included at the beginning of the operating room courses and in the in-service training of operating room experts.
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