Nursing competencies in the prevention of pressure ulcers Competencias de enfermería para prevenir úlceras por presión

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Author	Duque-Ruelas, Paula Romero-Quechol, Guillermina Na Salud, Servicios De
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Introduction: Competencies allow nurses to develop their ability to act correctly in critical areas, where the patient is totally dependent on nursing care in order to prevent pressure ulcers. Objective: To determine the level of competence of nursing staff for the prevention of pressure ulcers in tertiary care. Methodology: A cross-sectional study from February to June 2014, in critical areas of Hospital de Cardiologia del Centro Medico Nacional. An instrument with 52 items was designed, divided into two sections: the first with demographic, employment, and training data (12 items), the second with structured clinical cases (40 items), which assesses the stages of knowledge, skills and attitudes, evaluating competencies according to Patricia Benner's model of 5 levels: novice (< 8), advanced beginner (9-16), competent (17-24), efficient (25-32) and expert (33-40). Content and construct were validated in 3 expert rounds out of 3. Descriptive and nonparametric statistics, Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests were used. Results: 75 nurses were interviewed, 31 % in the 37-41 age range, 61 % female, post-technical education in 60 %, and according to the skill phases: knowledge 62 %, skills 47 %, and attitudes 50 %. Conclusions: There is a need for educational activities that will be reflected in the quality of care provided by nurses to patients in critical areas.
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