Impact of Caregiver Training on Knowledge Regarding Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries Among Bedridden Patients: A One-Group Pre-test–Post-test Study

Abstract

Pressure injuries are a preventable complication among people with limited mobility, and caregivers have an important role in supporting skin care, repositioning, nutrition, and early recognition of skin changes. This study assessed the impact of caregiver training on knowledge regarding prevention and management of pressure injuries among caregivers of bedridden patients at Nehru Hospital, B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. A quantitative, one-group pre-test–post-test design was used. A convenience sample of 60 caregivers participated. Data were collected using a self-structured 30-item knowledge questionnaire covering general knowledge, causes, risk factors, nutrition and hydration, preventive strategies, and management. The questionnaire’s reported reliability coefficient was 0.82. The educational intervention included verbal discussion, demonstration, and an information booklet; a post-test assessment was conducted one week later. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 8.43 ± 2.73, increasing to 15.10 ± 4.87 at post-test, with a mean difference of 6.67 points. The thesis reported a test statistic of t = 9.26 with 59 degrees of freedom, indicating a statistically significant increase in knowledge. No statistically significant association was reported between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables. The findings suggest that a brief, structured educational intervention may improve caregiver knowledge. Interpretation is limited by the single-group design, convenience sampling, and short follow-up; the study assessed knowledge rather than directly measuring pressure-injury incidence or healing.