Table 6 Peri-operative nurses’ reported practice relating to case studies (n=70)
Pre-intervention Mean (SD) (Range) | Post-intervention Mean (SD) (Range) | P-value+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure injury risk assessment | |||
Case study 1: Risk assessment score completed when patient’s condition changes | 2.62 (1.56) (1–5) | 2.0 (1.08) (1–5) | 0.136 |
Case study 2: Risk assessment score completed when pressure damage is identified | 2.07 (1.49) (1–5) | 1.29 (0.47) (1–5) | 0.085 |
Clinical handover from ward nurse (admission to operating room) | |||
Case study 3: Risk assessment score is: | |||
Viewed in patient notes | 3.37 (1.55) (1–5) | 2.80 (1.47) (1–5) | 0.069 |
Verbally reported | 3.33 (1.46) (1–5) | 2.96 (1.40) (1–5) | 0.120 |
Clinical handover from operating room nurse (transfer to recovery unit) | |||
Case study 4: Risk assessment score is: | |||
Viewed in patient notes | 3.39 (1.52) (1–5) | 3.09 (1.43) (1–5) | 0.223 |
Verbally reported | 3.40 (1.55) (1–5) | 2.86 (1.46) (1–5) | 0.023 |
Clinical handover from recovery room nurse (discharge to ward) | |||
Case study 5: Risk assessment score is | |||
Viewed in patient notes | 3.09 (1.49) (1–5) | 2.64 (1.43) (1–5) | 0.142 |
Verbally reported | 3.03 (1.49) (1–5) | 2.52 (1.35) (1–5) | 0.045 |