Conhecimento do enfermeiro sobre classificação e prevenção de lesão por pressão: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

The present work deals with classification and prevention of pressure injury (LPP) known by nurses. Its main objective is to verify the nurse's knowledge about the PPL described in the studies, as well as to identify the care that the nurse implements related to prevention, and to classify the studies according to the level of evidence. The methodology used is the integrative review by means of a bibliographic search through which it was searched, in the databases, studies that show the knowledge of the nurse on the subject in question. 1,817 articles were found in 4 databases, 1,599 (MEDLINE), 99 (LILACS), 85 (BDENF) and 34 (SCIELO); titles and abstracts were read in full; of these resulted 19 articles, being 14 (MEDLINE), 3 (LILACS), 2 (BDENF) and for SCIELO there was no selection. Of the 19 articles consulted, 11 articles with full text were available: 6 (MEDLINE), 3 (LILACS) and 2 (BDENF). The articles show that nurses' knowledge is insufficient in relation to the classification and prevention of pressure injuries. Most used the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test Tool (PUKT) as a way to assess nurses' knowledge. The study reflects on the need to provide permanent and continuing education for nurses in their work environments, so they can perform better assistance with preventive actions in the care of pressure injuries.