Objective To understand the status of risk perception of and nursing experiences related to pressure injury in caregivers of home dwelling disabled elderly people, and to provide a reference for measures aiming at enhancing caregivers′ perceptions and caregiving experiences. Methods Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 caregivers of home dwelling disabled elderly people. Interview data were collated and analyzed by Nvivo11.0 plus software pursuant to Colaizzi′s 7-step analytical method. Results Home dwelling disabled elderly caregivers′ perception of pressure injury risk was summarized into the following 3 themes:partial understanding of risk factor, role perception bias, having to much self-confidence about nursing outcome. Caregivers′ nursing experiences related to pressure injury were summarized in the following 4 themes:not having adequate nursing knowledge and skills as a guarantee fix, the high burden of pressure injury prevention and care, the lack of family and social support, and nursing literacy in need of improvement. Conclusion Home dwelling disabled elderly caregivers′ risk perceptions of pressure injury have many deficiencies and are burdened with care. Measures such as rolling out pressure injury related education, ramping up knowledge training, expanding support system, focusing on psychological care, are needed to improve caregivers′ knowledge level, reduce caregiving burden, and enhance their caregiving experiences.