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Factors and current status of surgical nurses′ knowledge, beliefs and behaviors on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
Li Xin, Sun Chao, Shao Xin, Luo Jiayin, Wang Ning, Wang Dehui, Hu Huixiu
Published 2023-12-08
Cite as Int J Nurs, 2023, 42(23): 4267-4275. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn221370-20221220-01035
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status and analyze the related factors for knowledge, beliefs and behaviors towards prevention of Venous Thromboembolism(VTE) among surgical nurses in this hospital, so as to provide reference for the implementation of VTE prevention in the future.
MethodsIn May 2022, the survey was conducted among 321 nurses in 13 surgical clinical departments using self-made VTE knowledge, beliefs and behaviors questionnaire.
ResultsA total of 321 nurses were investigated.The grand average score of VTE prevention knowledge, beliefs and behaviors was respectively(0.77±0.26)score, (3.04±1.29) score, (4.11±0.83) score.The results of multiple regression analysis showed that VTE training during work was the influencing factor of knowledge(adjusted R2=0.178). Meanwhile, Self-reported knowledge of VTE and having received VTE training after work were influences on the attitude dimension(adjusted R2=0.066). Self-reported knowledge of VTE, having received VTE training after work, and working in orthopedics were influential factors for the behavioral dimension (adjusted R2=0.146) and total questionnaire score (adjusted R2=0.193).
ConclusionsThe knowledge and practice for VTE prevention of nurses is lack.But the attitude is positive.The hospitals should strengthen the training of knowledge for VTE prevention, so as to improve the ability of VTE evaluation and build VTE prevention as well as treatment system.
Key words:
Surgical nurses; Venous thromboembolism; Prevention; Knowledge, beliefs and behaviors; Cross-sectional study
Contributor Information
Li Xin
Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Sun Chao
Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Shao Xin
Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Luo Jiayin
Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Wang Ning
Sterilization and Supply Center, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Wang Dehui
Department of Obstetrics, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Hu Huixiu
Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital National Center for Geriatrics Research Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
