Perianal Injury Prevention in Patients With Leukemia

This study examined whether a nurse-led educational intervention would decrease perianal injuries.METHODS: A survey examined baseline nurse knowledge on perianal injuries. Nurses received a 10-minute in-service education session about perianal injuries, their predisposing factors, and prevention strategies followed by a survey to test their knowledge. Twenty nurses completed the pre- and postintervention surveys.FINDINGS: After the intervention, staff knowledge increased by 33%. One year postintervention, perianal injuries had decreased by more than 50%. Nurse and patient education are vital to decrease perianal injuries in patients with leukemia.PMID:38511911 | DOI:10.1188/24.CJON.149-156
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research