Evaluation of The Knowledge of Staff In The Intensive Care Units of Abidjan University Hospitals on The Preventive and Curative Management of Pressure Ulcers

Introduction: The objective was to assess the knowledge of intensive care staff at Abidjan University Hospitals on the preventive and curative management of pressure ulcers. Method: This is a descriptive and multicenter cross-sectional study, carried out on126 members of medical staff (senior and junior anesthesiologists and resuscitators) and paramedical staff (nurses) from the intensive care units of the university hospitals of Yopougon, Treichville, Cocody and Angré, from October to December 2024. Results: The staff was relatively young with a mean age of 36.7 years with a sex ratio of 1.21. The staff had insufficient knowledge on the assessment and monitoring of pressure ulcers (61.90%). Knowledge on pressure ulcer risk factors was acceptable (50.70%). Knowledge on preventive measures was acceptable (93.65%). Knowledge on pressure ulcer treatment was insufficient (61.90%). Knowledge on psychosocial feelings, information and education of patients was insufficient (53.17%). No specific training had been received by the entire sample. Conclusion: The majority of staff have insufficient knowledge regarding the preventive and therapeutic management of pressure ulcers.