Original scientific paper
ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS OF NURSES-TECHNICIANS ON THE MODERN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS
Almedina Alihodžić
; Klinika za ortopediju i traumatologiju, KCUS, Bolnička 25, 7100 Sarajevo
Ernela Eminović
; Klinika za plućne bolesti, KCUS, Bardakčije 90, 7100 Sarajevo
Amina Luckin
; Klinika za ortopediju i traumatologiju, KCUS, Bolnička 25, 7100 Sarajevo
Adnan Papović
; Klinika za ortopediju i traumatologiju, KCUS, Bolnička 25, 7100 Sarajevo
Faruk Lazović
; Klinika za ortopediju i traumatologiju, KCUS, Bolnička 25, 7100 Sarajevo
Abstract
Introduction: The presence of wounds represents a significant burden in terms of
economic costs for healthcare and social welfare providers, as well as in its impact on patients'
quality of life. In Europe, increasing decentralization of healthcare and social services means
that most of the burden lies within the community, where nurses and other healthcare and social care providers are responsible for wound care.
Research Objectives: To assess the attitudes and opinions of nurses and medical
technicians regarding the healthcare of chronic wounds in relation to their years of service, level of education, and level of healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Methodology: The study included 699 nurses and medical technicians from across
Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering all levels of healthcare. A survey questionnaire was used as
the research instrument. Distribution was carried out through recommendations by nurses and
medical technicians. The research was conducted in cooperation with the Chambers and
Associations of Nurses and Medical Technicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study was
conducted between November 24, 2021, and February 24, 2022.
Results: Overall, 90.4% of respondents had a satisfactory and positive attitude toward
modern chronic wound treatment. The length of work experience did not significantly affect
the respondents' attitude toward modern wound care (Chi-square=8.523; p=0.202), although
there was a trend toward a more positive attitude with increasing years of experience. A
significant difference was observed in the distribution of respondents based on educational
level, with those holding a university degree (VSS) showing the highest proportion of
satisfactory and positive attitudes (Chi-square=19.74; p<0.001). No significant difference was
observed in the distribution of respondents across different levels of healthcare in terms of their attitudes toward modern chronic wound care (Chi-square=4.676; p=0.322).
Conclusion: The opinions and attitudes of nurses and medical technicians toward
modern methods of chronic wound treatment are positive.
Keywords
chronic wounds; attitude; nurses
Hrčak ID:
336775
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Publication date:
30.9.2025.
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