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Knowledge and practices of intensive care unit nurses on the prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers using a bundle protocol: an educational intervention study in Uganda

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03731-4

Published Online: 2025-08-11

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Katasi, Kalanzi Phiona

Emma, Nyakuri

Martha, Imujasi

Lameck, Ssemogerere

Catherine, Atuhaire
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Article History

Received: 14 May 2025

Accepted: 8 August 2025

First Online: 11 August 2025

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: This study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the relevant institutional ethical review boards that’s to say, The Faculty Research Committee (FRC) and The Research Ethics Committee (MUST-REC, MUST- 2023 − 1153) of Mbarara University of Sciences and Technology, A waiver of consent for observation of study participants for practice in pressure ulcer prevention and permission to conduct the study was also sought from the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of Mulago National referral hospital where the study was conducted.

: Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their inclusion in the study. Participants were assured of their right to withdraw at any time without any repercussions, and confidentiality and anonymity of the data were strictly maintained. The study was conducted with the utmost respect for the dignity, rights, and well-being of the participants.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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