Comparative assessment of nurses’ knowledge and practice on medical device-related pressure injury management in India and Europe: a cross-sectional study
B Mothishwaran, R C Satish Kumar, B Swetha, Sabesh Shanmugam, M G Rajanandh · 2026
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B Mothishwaran and co-authors compare in 2026 nurses' knowledge and daily practice on pressure injuries caused by medical devices, such as tubes and masks pressing on skin, across India and Europe. Turning knowledge into bedside practice is a persistent problem worldwide. A validated 20-point scale covering knowledge, attitude, and practice was given to 334 registered nurses working in the two settings, and gaps were examined by domain.
European nurses scored far higher overall than Indian nurses, with the widest gap in hands-on clinical practice. The differences did not track age, gender, or other personal factors in the analysis. Indian nurses more often held postgraduate degrees, which undercuts the idea that individual study alone explains the gap. The authors argue that ward routines, shared protocols, and staffing systems shape performance more than personal qualifications, so reform should target the clinical environment itself.
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| CREATOR | B Mothishwaran, R C Satish Kumar, B Swetha, Sabesh Shanmugam, M G Rajanandh |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |