Community Nurses' Experiences Assessing Early-Stage Pressure Injuries in People With Dark Skin Tones: A Qualitative Descriptive Analysis.

Gunowa, NO; Oti Adomako, K; Jackson, D

Community Nurses' Experiences Assessing Early-Stage Pressure Injuries in People With Dark Skin Tones: A Qualitative Descriptive Analysis.

Gunowa, NO Oti Adomako, K Jackson, D

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: J Adv Nurs, 2025, 81, (9), pp. 5497-5511
Issue Date:: 2025-09

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dc.contributor.author	Gunowa, NO
dc.contributor.author	Oti Adomako, K
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325
dc.date.accessioned	2026-01-16T00:42:40Z
dc.date.available	2024-09-30
dc.date.available	2026-01-16T00:42:40Z
dc.date.issued	2025-09
dc.identifier.citation	J Adv Nurs, 2025, 81, (9), pp. 5497-5511
dc.identifier.issn	0309-2402
dc.identifier.issn	1365-2648
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/191885
dc.description.abstract	AIM: To examine community nurses' experiences of caring for people with dark skin tones at high risk of developing a pressure injury. DESIGN: Qualitative descriptive design. METHODS: Focus groups and individual semi-structured interviews were conducted among registered nurses working in the community between November 2023 and March 2024. Thematic analysis was used. RESULTS: The findings reveal the lack of nurse education on diverse skin tones, how community nurses gain knowledge on skin tone diversity in the context of pressure injuries and the topics community nurses believe are crucial to improve the management of pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones. CONCLUSION: The study highlights the gap in nurse education regarding diverse skin tones, revealing how community nurses acquire knowledge related to pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: This research could inform the development of targeted educational programmes and training initiatives, ultimately preventing patient harm and enhancing the quality of care and health outcomes for patients with dark skin tones. IMPACT: It provides valuable insights into key topics that community nurses consider essential for improving the early recognition and management of pressure injuries in people with darker skin tones. REPORTING METHOD: The research adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: A project steering group contributed to the concept of the study and checked the interview questions were relevant and suitable.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	WILEY
dc.relation.ispartof	J Adv Nurs
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/jan.16533
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	4204 Midwifery
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Pressure Ulcer
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Focus Groups
dc.subject.mesh	Skin Pigmentation
dc.subject.mesh	Community Health Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses, Community Health
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Skin Pigmentation
dc.subject.mesh	Focus Groups
dc.subject.mesh	Community Health Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Pressure Ulcer
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses, Community Health
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Pressure Ulcer
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Focus Groups
dc.subject.mesh	Skin Pigmentation
dc.subject.mesh	Community Health Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses, Community Health
dc.title	Community Nurses' Experiences Assessing Early-Stage Pressure Injuries in People With Dark Skin Tones: A Qualitative Descriptive Analysis.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	81
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2026-01-16T00:42:38Z
pubs.issue	9
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	81
utslib.citation.issue	9

Abstract:

AIM: To examine community nurses' experiences of caring for people with dark skin tones at high risk of developing a pressure injury. DESIGN: Qualitative descriptive design. METHODS: Focus groups and individual semi-structured interviews were conducted among registered nurses working in the community between November 2023 and March 2024. Thematic analysis was used. RESULTS: The findings reveal the lack of nurse education on diverse skin tones, how community nurses gain knowledge on skin tone diversity in the context of pressure injuries and the topics community nurses believe are crucial to improve the management of pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones. CONCLUSION: The study highlights the gap in nurse education regarding diverse skin tones, revealing how community nurses acquire knowledge related to pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: This research could inform the development of targeted educational programmes and training initiatives, ultimately preventing patient harm and enhancing the quality of care and health outcomes for patients with dark skin tones. IMPACT: It provides valuable insights into key topics that community nurses consider essential for improving the early recognition and management of pressure injuries in people with darker skin tones. REPORTING METHOD: The research adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: A project steering group contributed to the concept of the study and checked the interview questions were relevant and suitable.

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