Discrimination Ability of Pressure Ulcer Classification and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis for Hospital Nurses

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pressure ulcer classification system education on hospital nurses’ knowledge and visual discrimination ability of pressure ulcer classification system and incontinence-associated dermatitis. Methods: One group pre- and post-test was used. A convenience sample of 96 nurses participating in pressure ulcer classification system edu-cation, were enrolled in single institute. The education program was composed of a 50-minute lecture on pressure ulcer classification system and case-studies. The pressure ulcer classification system and incontinence-associated dermatitis knowledge test and visual discrimination tool, consisting of 21 photographs including clinical information were used. Paired t-test was performed using SPSS/ WIN 18.0. Results: The overall mean difference of pressure ulcer classification system knowledge (t = 4.67, p <.001) and visual dis-crimination ability (t = 10.58, p <.001) were statistically and significantly increased after pressure ulcer classification system educa-tion. Conclusion: Overall understanding of pressure ulcer classification system and incontinence-associated dermatitis after pressure ulcer classification system education was increased, but tended to have lack of visual discrimination ability regarding stage III, sus-pected deep tissue injury. Differentiated continuing education based on clinical practice is needed to improve knowledge and visua