Table 4.
Summary of the APUP by profession (maximum score of 52)
| Total APUP | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse n=84 | 44 | 39.0→47.0 |
| HCA n=15 | 45 | 39.0→46.0 |
| Physio n=9 | 41 | 37.0→46.0 |
| OT n=17 | 45 | 39.0→46.5 |
| Podiatrist n=11 | 43 | 38.0→45.0 |
| Other AHP n=4 | 42 | 35.8→43.8 |
| Rehab Assistant n=7 | 41 | 41.0→44.0 |
| AHP (PT, OT, POD, Other AHP, RA) n=48 | 42.5 | 38.8→45.3 |
| Management n=4 | 46 | * |
Notes: *IQR is not shown for the management group due to the small number of participants.
Abbreviations: APUP, Attitudes to Pressure Ulcer Prevention tool; IQR, Interquartile range; HCA, Healthcare Assistant; OT, Occupational Therapist; AHP, Allied Health Professional; PT, Physiotherapist; RA, Rehabilitation Assistant; PO, Podiatrist.