Knowledge and Practice of Wound Assessment and Management among Nurses and the Impact of Educational Interventions

Descriptive Study

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Knowledge and Practice of Wound Assessment and Management among Nurses and the Impact of Educational Interventions

Neethu Francis , Dr. Maneesh Kumar Sharma

DIP: 18.02.029/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002029

Received: June 18, 2025; Revision Received: June 22, 2025; Accepted: June 23, 2025

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the baseline knowledge of nurses regarding wound assessment and management and to determine the effectiveness of a targeted educational program in improving the quality of wound documentation. Conducted within a hospital setting, a sample of 243 nurses participated in the study. Data were collected through both pre- and post-intervention assessments utilizing validated questionnaires to measure knowledge levels and comprehensive chart audits to evaluate the quality of wound documentation. The results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in nurses’ knowledge of wound assessment and management following the educational intervention (p < 0.05). Crucially, the study also revealed a significant enhancement in documentation practices, with improvements observed in the completeness and accuracy of recorded wound characteristics after the educational program (p < 0.05). These findings underscore the critical role of continuous education in elevating the standard of wound care provided by nurses. Based on these results, the study strongly recommends the integration of regular, evidence-based training modules into clinical practice as a fundamental strategy for maintaining and improving the quality of wound assessment and management documentation.

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The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.

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Neethu Francis @ drshahnawazmushtaq@gmail.com

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ISSN 2455-670X

DIP: 18.02.029/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002029

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Volume 10 Issue 2, April – June, 2025

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