Determining nurses' self-efficacy levels in pressure injury management

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine nurses' self-efficacy levels in the management of pressure injuries. The research was conducted between September and December 2024 at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital. The population consisted of 420 nurses working in geriatrics, palliative care, surgical and internal medicine units, as well as surgical and internal intensive care units. No sampling method was used; instead, the sample comprised 400 nurses who voluntarily agreed to participate. Data were collected using a "Descriptive Characteristics Form" and the Pressure Ulcer Management Self-Efficacy Scale (PUM-SES)". In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Bonferroni post-hoc test were employed. Ethical approval, institutional permission, and written informed consent from the nurses were obtained prior to data collection. The mean total score of the PUM-SES was found to be X̅ = 55.18 ± 12.26, indicating that nurses had a moderate level of self-efficacy in pressure injury management. It was found that nurses who were older than 29, held a postgraduate degree, had 10 or more years of professional experience, and had received training related to pressure injuries had significantly higher self-efficacy scores (p < 0.05). In conclusion, nurses' self-efficacy in pressure injury management was found to be at a moderate level. It is recommended that nurses improve their knowledge by closely following developments in the field of pressure injury management and by actively participating in relevant training programs.