Evaluation the Gap between Knowledge and Practice in Open System Endo-Tracheal Suctioning among Critical Care Nurses | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Article 20, Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2017, Page 248-260 PDF (259.79 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2017.47311 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Masouda Hassan Abd El-Hamid Atrous | ||||
| Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing/ University of Alexandria / Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Although endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is essential, the procedure, however, is not free of risks and complications especially when performed incorrectly. These risks and complications can seriously affect the stability of critically ill patients. Therefore, it is very important to perform this procedure with professional competence, which means not only having the necessary skills, but also knowledge based on recent scientific evidence, and ensures efficiency and the safety of the patient. The aim of this study is to evaluate the gap between knowledge and practice in open system ETS among critical care nurses (CCNs). Methodology: Sixty CCNs working at the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of Alexandria Main University Hospital ( AMUH) and providing direct care for patients with an artificial airway were included in the study. Two different tools were used to collect the data; Endotracheal suctioning knowledge 'structured questionnaire, and Endotracheal suction observational checklist. Results: more than two thirds of the study sample were female, and had bachelor degree either intern or staff nurses. 63.3 % of them had working experience of less than 5 years. Knowledge of CCNs regarding ETS was higher than their performance. Conclusion & recommendations: it can be concluded that CCNs had inadequate knowledge and poor performance in relation to ETS and there was a gap between knowledge and practice of CCNs in relation to ETS. These findings suggest that CCNs should be continuously assessed for their knowledge and practices regarding ETS and CCNs' performance in relation to ETS should be improved. In service educational programs should be conducted for critical care nurses regarding ETS. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| endotracheal suctioning; Knowledge; Practice; critical care nurses | ||||
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