title: Assessing nurses' knowledge of bandages and bandaging.
abstract: The purpose of this research was to assess registered nurse understanding of bandaging principles and the extent of crèpe bandage use. Measurements were made by the use of a self-administered questionnaire designed for the purpose. Results indicated that the principles of bandaging are not well understood and that there is a high reliance placed on the use of crepe bandages. This suggests that the appropriate use of bandages, particularly for compression purposes, is below an acceptable level, which has implications both for nurse education and the availability of products.
authors.affiliation: Clinical products evaluator and wound care consultant. Prince Charles Hospital. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, when this article was written.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Magazinovic
authors.affiliation: A registered nurse and a representative of the Boots Company hospital division.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Phillips-Tumer
authors.affiliation: A registered nurse currently seconded to the Management Services Unit of the Pnnce Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Wilson