Pediatric skin care: What do nurses really know?

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to explore pediatric nurses' knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention, investigate their beliefs and practices, and identify the barriers and facilitators to providing evidence-based pressure ulcer preventive practices. Design and Methods. An exploratory, descriptive, and cross-sectional survey was taken of registered nurses in a freestanding children's hospital. Results. Nurses have adequate knowledge of general pressure ulcer prevention; however, they struggle with individualization. Further, analysis revealed that nursing knowledge did not always correlate with nursing practice. Practice Implications. Nurses require education on individualized interventions and access to user-friendly, interactive, and comprehensive resources, including unit-based champions and order sets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]