DEPARTEMENT OF GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INEFFECTIVE PRESSURE SORES PREVENTION AMONG NURSES WORKING IN SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT KIBUYE REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: Pressure ulcers are associated with long stay in the hospital and notably create a financial burden to family and health care system as well. Pressure ulcers can result in mortality and psycho-social consequences Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to Assess Factors Contributing to Ineffective Prevention of Pressure sores among nurses working in Surgery, Internal medicine and Intensive Care Unit at KIBUYE Referral Hospital.