Auditing Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Concerning the Care of Patients with Burn Injuries

Background: Burn injuries are a major global public health issue. Nurses are pivotal in managing burn patients, requiring extensive knowledge and practice. Auditing their knowledge and practice is crucial to ensure quality care and improve outcomes. Aim: To Audit Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Concerning the Care of Patients with Burn Injuries. Research Design: Descriptive research design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the burn unit at Assiut University Hospitals. Sample: All available nurses (20) nurses worked at burn unit, male & female and their age between 20 to 50 years. Tools: one tool used for data collection; Interview Nursing Questionnaire Sheet, it include three parts; personal data, nurses' knowledge about burn care, and nurses observational checklist. Results: Nurses' knowledge was moderate (72% correct answers), with significant gaps in the rehabilitation phase (36% correct answers). Practical skills were inadequate, with only 11% of tasks performed correctly. Younger nurses (20-30 years) and those with higher education (bachelor's degree) showed better knowledge and practices. Experience (5-10 years) correlated with higher knowledge, but practical skills remained low across all experience levels. Conclusion: The study reveals significant gaps in nurses' knowledge and practice, especially in rehabilitation and practical skills. Regular audits and continuous professional development are essential to improve burn care quality. Recommendations: Implement ongoing training programs on burn care and Integrate evidence-based protocols for consistent, high-quality care.