What is it about?
Skin assessment is a practical means of determining risk or identifying the start of pressure-related damage. It should be a regular occurrence along the care pathway to foster Tissue Viability (TV) assessments. However, anecdotal reports reflect that nurses and midwives do not manage TV in Uganda due to various factors, including the lack of training in the basic nursing and midwifery curricula.
Why is it important?
There is a large number of patients living with untreated and undiagnosed pressure ulcers in Uganda. However, no data is available to support evidence-based practice (EBP) for recommended standards that are fundamental for every care setting. It is also essential for organizations to establish a robust pressure ulcer prevention policy committed to ongoing education.