Title of article :
Critical Care Nurses’ Knowledge of Tracheostomy Care
Author/Authors :
Abu Sahyoun ، Rasha Department of Neonate ICU - Jordan University Hospital , ALBashtawy ، Mohammed Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al al Bayt University , Mohammad ، Khitam Department of Midwifery - Faculty of Nursing - University of Science and Technology , Abu Baker ، Nisren Department of Community and Mental Health - Faculty of Nursing - Jordan University of Science and Technology , Al Sheyab ، Nihaya Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences - Jordan University of Science and Technology , Alyahya ، Mohammed Faculty of Medicine - Jordan University of Science and Technology , Nawafleh ، Hani Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences - Al Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU) , ALBashtawy ، Sa’d Ministry of Health , Ayed ، Ahmad Faculty of Nursing - Arab American University , Musa ، Ahmad Department of Adult Nursing - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al Al Bayt University , ALBashtawy ، Bayan Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery , Al Amer ، Rasmieh Department of Psychiatric Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Isra University , ALBashtawy ، Zaid Faculty of Medicine - Yarmouk University , Alkhawaldeh ، Abdullah Department of Community and Mental Health - Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing - Al al Bayt University
Abstract :
Background: Tracheostomy care is a standard procedure that nurses perform in Critical Care Units (CCUs) to reduce complications from tracheostomy. The literature indicates a clear variety of care and practice in managing tracheostomy patients within the healthcare system. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge level of tracheostomy care among nurses in CCUs in Jordanian hospitals. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional descriptive design was used for this study. A convenience sample of 260 nurses working in the CCUs of four government hospitals completed a self‑reported structured questionnaire. Data were collected from January 2021 to March 2021. A t‑test and one‑way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to assess the differences among socio‑demographic variables in terms of knowledge score. Results: The result revealed that the level of knowledge was suboptimal. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean level of knowledge regarding tracheostomy care (in all dimensions) by age (F = 22.595, p 0.001), educational level (F = 355.30, p 0.001), and work experience (F = 13.63, p 0.001). For gender, there was a statistically significant difference in knowledge of the tracheostomy suctioning dimension (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The level of knowledge among nurses regarding tracheostomy care was moderate, indicating an urgent need for education.
Keywords :
Cross sectional studies , Jordan , nurses , tracheostomy
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (IJNMR)
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (IJNMR)
