Pressure injury prevention and patient satisfaction: A Systematic review
Keywords:
pressure injury, patient satisfaction, prevention of pressure injuriesAbstract
Pressure injuries remain a significant challenge in healthcare settings, affecting patient satisfaction. This scoping review explores the effectiveness of PI prevention strategies for staff nurses and their impact on patient satisfaction.A search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted across major databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus. Studies published within the last ten years were included, focusing on nurse-led pressure injury prevention interventions, education programs, and their outcomes. Data were synthesized thematically to assess the impact on patient outcomes, nurse knowledge, adherence to guidelines, and overall patient satisfaction. The review identified 5 literatures addressing 5 evidences of patient satisfactions. Nurse-led interventions, such as early risk assessment using standardized tools, frequent repositioning protocols, and skin integrity monitoring, were associated with improved patient outcomes. Additionally, facilities implementing comprehensive prevention strategies reported higher nursing service quality, including better patient satisfaction, reduced hospital-acquired pressure injury rates, and increased nursing confidence in managing at-risk patients. Pressure injury prevention programs tailored for staff nurses play a pivotal role in enhancing patient satisfactions. Patients who received effective pressure injury prevention measures reported higher comfort, reduced pain, enhanced trust in nurses, positive perceptions of care quality, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence in recovery, all contributing to greater overall satisfaction with their hospital stay.
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