KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF HEALTHCARE STAFF REGARDING THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN THE KHÉNIFRA HEALTH AREA

Pressure ulcers are a frequent complication among patients with reduced mobility and represent a genuine public health issue because of their impact on morbidity, patients' quality of life, and care costs. Their prevention and management rely mainly on the skills and involvement of healthcare staff. This study was conducted in health facilities of the Khénifra health area to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professionals regarding the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Data were collected using a standardized 30-item questionnaire divided into five sections, then analyzed to identify strengths, shortcomings, and training needs. The results will help formulate recommendations aimed at improving the quality of care and strengthening pressure ulcer prevention in the Khénifra health area.
Study objective: The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare staff regarding the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in health facilities of the Khénifra health area, in the Béni Mellal–Khénifra region, Morocco. The specific objectives are to identify gaps in knowledge, analyze professional practices, highlight the difficulties faced by caregivers, assess their training needs, and propose appropriate recommendations to improve the quality of prevention.