Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) remain a serious complication of immobile patients and a burden for healthcare professionals. The incidence and prevalence remain alarming. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses play a fundamental role in prevention. The aim of the study is to assess knowledge and attitude towards pressure ulcer prevention in Palestinian hospital. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals in Jenin and Nablus for one month from 1-4-2023 to 1-5-2023, a sample size was 150 participants, who met inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data was collected in three sections: first section was nurse’s demographic characteristics, second section was PressureUlcer Prevention Knowledge Assessment Instrument (PUPKAI), and third section was Attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument (APUP). Result: The main result of our study shows that the level of nurse’s knowledge regarding PrUs preventive measures at Palestinian hospitals is low, and the level of nurse’s attitude regarding PrUs preventive measures at Palestinian Hospitals is high, and there is no significant relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding PrUs preventive measure among nurse’s at the Palestinian Hospitals. Conclusion: Results showed insufficiencies in the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards PU prevention. Therefore, it is essential to focus on general education and continuing education and practice of nurses. Further development of educational programs and frequent measurement of these two parameters can lead to a significant improvement in the quality of care provided.
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