KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARD WOUND CARE AMONG DOCTORS AND NURSES IN MULTIPLE CENTER, BURAYDAH, QASSIM REGION

Background: Wound healing in some situations is considered a challenge for health care workers. Their act and knowledge in such situation is attributed to the education and training they got. In our paper we will aid in assessment the reality of health care given in regards wound care.

Methods: A cross section multicenter study done in Saudi Arabia_ Qassim region, with a total of 255 participants that were randomly selected. A questionnaire sheet which measures the level of knowledge about wound care and practice were used.

Results: The study showed there were a significant difference regarding wound care knowledge between the participated centers. This can be attributed to the training and workshops that is provided by the center for health care worker.

Conclusion: The study showed a significant deficiency in knowledge regarding wound care among health care worker especially nurses and medical students except in King Fahad Specialized Hospital which can be attributed to the courses provided by the medical administration. We advise that the medical and nurse colleges should provide the students with enough education material in regard to wound management. In addition, hospitals needs to provide regularly refreshment and updating courses.

Keywords : Wound, Acute wounds, Chronic wound, Debridement, Pressure ulcer, Venous ulcer, Arterial ulcer, Diabetic foot ulcer, Traumatic wounds.