Cumplimiento de las intervenciones de enfermería en la prevención de úlceras por presión en pacientes que asisten a un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Nursing interventions are oriented towards the prevention of pressure ulcers, through the early identification of risk factors and the implementation ofpressure ulcer care and prevention plans. Objective: To determine the compliance of nursing interventions in the prevention of pressure ulcers in patients attending a hospital in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative, prospective, crosssectional. Population: 93 nursingprofessionals from the hospitalization area who meet the inclusion criteria. Technique: Direct observation and survey. Instrument: Direct observation check list. Results: Among the characteristics of the nursing staff, they were between 28 and 34 years old (38%), female (83%), with an academic level Nursing graduates (57%), with a working time of 1 to 5 years. (31%) and workin the morning; Regarding risk control activities, they use risk assessment tools(94.62%) and apply protection barriers (86.02%); Regarding skin / wound control activities, he avoids the use of rough-textured bedding (90.32%) and cleanses with antibacterial soap (86.02%). Conclusion: The nursing staff of this hospital institution plays a vital role in the prevention of pressure ulcers through various interventions, such as skin evaluation, activities to reduce pressure in vulnerable areas, position change to avoid prolonged pressure on an area, in addition to maintaining good hygiene, clean skin.