ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS OF NURSES TECHNICIANS ON THE MODERN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS
ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS OF NURSES TECHNICIANS ON THE MODERN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS

Summary/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.

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