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ArticleInternational wound journal2026

Clinicians' Perspectives of the Pressure Injury Treatment Advisory 'PITA' Quick Guide: An Evaluation Across Three Australian Healthcare Settings.

Michelle Barakat-Johnson, Hayley Ryan, Catherine Leahy, John Stephenson, Michelle Lai, Melinda Brooks, Keryln Carville, Kerrie Coleman, Ann Marie Dunk, Michelle Gibb and 4 more

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14 authors.

Michelle Barakat-JohnsonTissue Repair Institute, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7764-4515
Hayley RyanWoundRescue Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia.
Catherine LeahyNursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Quality Clinical Safety and Nursing Directorate, Western New South Wales Local Health District, Dubbo, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7177-7645
John StephensonSchool of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.
Michelle LaiTissue Repair Institute, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3651-4797
Melinda BrooksWound Management, Wound Wise Consulting & Education, Melbourne, Australia.
Keryln CarvillePrimary Healthcare and Community Nursing, Silverchain Group, Perth, Australia.
Kerrie ColemanAll Wrapped up Nursing, Brisbane, Australia.
Ann Marie DunkTissue Viability Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia.
Michelle GibbWound Specialist Services, Huonville, Australia.
Wendy PalmResidential Services, Resthaven Incorporated, Adelaide, Australia.
Tabatha RandoDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia.
Sarah SageWound Management, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Fiona CoyerSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Funding

Mölnlycke Health Care
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pressure injuries present significant challenges in clinical care, leading to severe complications such as infection, pain and delayed wound healing. They are a common chronic wound that contribute to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays and substantial healthcare costs. Despite national efforts to enhance chronic wound management, development of optimal treatment strategies remains a priority. The Pressure Injury Treatment Advisory (PITA) Quick Guide was developed to provide an evidence-based guide to support clinicians in pressure injury management. A survey was conducted to evaluate clinician perspectives on the usability and practicality of the Guide in acute care, residential aged care and community settings. A post-test survey was conducted on a convenience sample of healthcare professionals from three healthcare settings across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia. The survey included 5-point Likert-scale items assessing ease of use, effectiveness and integration with workflows. Three hundred and two responses were received (66.7% response rate). Clinicians expressed overwhelmingly positive perceptions, with over 95% agreeing or strongly agreeing on the guide's utility and effectiveness. No respondents strongly disagreed with any item. Residential aged care and rural clinicians rated the tool slightly higher than acute care and medical clinicians. The PITA Quick Guide was well-received across all settings, demonstrating strong potential to enhance evidence-based pressure injury management.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelPractice Guidelines as TopicPressure UlcerAdultAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesdelivery of health carehealth facilitiespressure injurypressure ulcertreatment guideline

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PMCPMC12883288

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