scholarly journals Assessment of nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding the use of transillumination device for establishing venous access

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Ms. Rubina NesalinRose. T.MSc ◽  
Dr. Nashi Masnad Al Reshidi PhD ◽  
Ms. Rana Mohammad Al Aseeri MSc
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Charge Nurse ◽  
Peripheral Venous Access ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
A Charge ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background: Peripheral venous access is frequently performed in various health care settings. However, babies’ veins are smaller and poorly supported by surrounding soft tissue casing further difficulty of insertion compared to adult patients’vein. Transillumination device is recommended for difficult insertion of peripheral veins. Nursing practice should accommodate with evolving health care advancement, and therefore the nurses’ are required to develop their knowledge and attitude towards new skill and practice.Objectives: To assess the level of nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding the use of transillumination device for establishing venous access.Methods: A descriptive study design that was conducted among a sample of 20 Nurses working at Hail General Hospital, KSA. The study tool included a questionnaire sheet of 2 parts as demographic variables and then knowledge and practice regarding use of transillumination device for establishing venous access. Selected nurses were asked to fill up the questionnaire sheet.Results: The majority 50% of the nurses were under the age group of 31yrs and above. Most of the 95% nurses were bachelor’s degree and only 5% was master’s degree. The year of experience were majority of nurses 35% had 7-9 yrs. Designation of nurses indicates, almost 50% of the nurses were working as a Charge Nurse, among 45% as staff Nurse and only 5% as Head Nurse.Obviously, 100% of the nurses perform cannulation in first attempt. Before, 65% of the nurses had no awareness of using veinlite. 100% of the nurses used 26G size cannula.Furtherly, 85% assures that they could incorporate transillumination device into practice. The opinion of 65% nurses feel, this device was easy to use.Conclusion: The study says that, most of the 65% NICU nurses has only average and 35% has good knowledge and practice regarding use of transillumination device for establishing venous access. The nurses have interest in practicing transillumination device and seems to be time saving and effective. Suitable interventional packages need to be given periodically for the effectiveness of qualitative nursing service.  

Nurses' knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 in the context of the acute health care settings in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajidah Alhwamdih ◽  
Hamzeh Y. Abunab ◽  
Abdullah Ahmad Algunmeeyn ◽  
Imad Alfayoumi ◽  
Sana Hawamdeh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Acute Care Settings ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Purpose Nurses are at the front line in facing the COVID-19 outbreak and are at increased risk of becoming infected and might be the source of transmission in health-care facilities and the community. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and attitude toward COVID1-19 among nurses in acute care settings in Jordan. This is expected to help with the global initiative to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional design was used to survey nurses' knowledge and attitude of COVID-19 among Jordanian nurses working in acute care settings. Findings The grand mean of knowledge items response was 8.94, implying that respondents possessed a high level of knowledge. The overall attitude score was positive for the participants, with a mean score of 5.93. Moreover, the results showed a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude scores. Originality/value The findings suggest that nurses in Jordan showed a high level of knowledge and a positive attitude toward COVID-19 during the outbreak's rapid rise period. This study showed specific aspects of knowledge and attitudes that should be focused on in future awareness and educational programs to promote all preventive and safety measures of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Complications of Peripheral Venous Access Devices: Prevention, Detection, and Recovery Strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. e1-e14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Mattox
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Access Device ◽  
Peripheral Venous Access ◽  
Management Of Complications ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
Venous Access Device

Most hospitalized patients have placement of a peripheral venous access device, either a short peripheral catheter or a peripherally inserted central catheter. Compared with central venous catheters that are not peripherally inserted, the other 2 types are generally perceived by health care providers as safer and less complicated to manage, and less emphasis is placed on the prevention and management of complications. Expertise of nurses in inserting, managing, and removing these devices may reduce the likelihood of complications, and increased recognition of complications associated with use of the devices is important to ensure continued improvements in the safety, quality, and efficiency of health care. Complications associated with short peripheral catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters include tourniquet retention, tubing and catheter misconnections, phlebitis, air embolism, device fragment embolization, and inadvertent discharge with a retained peripheral venous access device. Integration of prevention, detection, and recovery strategies into personal nursing practice promotes the quality and safety of health care delivery.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effects of care and nurses’ knowledge on peripheral venous access according to PIVA criteria

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 202-204
Author(s):  
Dorota Anna Pilch ◽  
Michał Krzysztof Jajko ◽  
Marzanna Stanisławska ◽  
Daria Schneider ◽  
Elżbieta Grochans
Keyword(s):  
Venous Access ◽  
Peripheral Venous Access ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

scholarly journals Contraceptive prevalence rate and associated factors among reproductive age women in four emerging regions of Ethiopia: a mixed method study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Delayehu Bekele ◽  
Feiruz Surur ◽  
Balkachew Nigatu ◽  
Alula Teklu ◽  
Tewodros Getinet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, known for its high fertility and low contraceptive use. The magnitude of contraceptive use in the emerging regions of the country is below the national average. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the reasons for low contraceptive use in these regions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess contraceptive use and associated factors in the emerging regions of Ethiopia. Methods For the quantitative part, a community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2891 reproductive age women who were selected by multistage sampling technique. Data were collected face to face using an open data kit software, and STATA version 14 was used for data analysis. Frequencies, percentages, summary measures and tables were used to summarize and present the data. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with contraceptive use, by computing odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. Level of significance was considered at p-value < 0.05. For the qualitative part, phenomenological study was conducted among 252 health care workers and community members who were selected purposely. The data were collected by focused group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews. The data were audio-recorded in the local languages, and then translated to English verbatim. NVivo version 11 was used to analyze the data through a thematic analysis method. Results The overall contraceptive prevalence rate was 22.2%; with 11.7, 38.6, 25.5 and 8.8% for Afar, Benshangul Gumuz, Gambela and Somali Regions, respectively. Age, religion, education, marital status, family size, ideal children, knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with contraceptive use. Additionally, the qualitative study identified three themes as barriers to contraceptive use: individual, health care system and sociocultural factors. Conclusions Contraceptive prevalence rate was low in this study compared to the national average. Age, religion, education, marital status, family size, ideal children, knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with contraceptive use. From the qualitative aspect, individual, health care system and sociocultural factors were identified as barriers to contraceptive use. Therefore, the emerging regions of Ethiopia need special focus in increasing contraceptive use through behavioral influence/change.

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