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Discuss the research question or main problem discussed in the study
-Nurses play a vital role in the prevention and management of skin tears as well as implementing the hospital protocols.Skin tears are common injuries in hospital based setting such as ICU and OR.In these environments , where more tools and equipments are used for care and treatment , insufficient attention is given to skin tear. Research shows that nurses generally have low levels of knowledge about skin tears and that their knowledge and skills regarding skin tear management need to be improved through trainings. Certain nursing interventions such as hygienic care, patient transfer and dressing changes may increase the risk of developing skin tears. Skin tears if left untreated can lead to pain, delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital stay and increase hospital cost.
What are the advantages of the proposed recommendations in the article?
-Hospitals / Institutions should standardize trainings to protect skin integrity and structure then to unit based needs. Active participation of nurses in professional development processes should be supported in clinical practices.Further studies to examine the effect of educational interventions on clinical outcomes and knowledge.The increase in education level enhances nurses’ knowledge and skills regarding skin tears.Nurses can reduce skin tear related injuries by identifying patient at risk, implementing preventive measures and using appropriate dressings.
Methods: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge levels of nurses working in operating rooms and ICUs regarding skin tears and what are the factors affecting the level of skin tear knowledge among these populations. In order to assess knowledge levels, this descriptive study collected data face to face using a demographic characteristic form developed by the researchers based on the literature, which included information on gender, educational status and training related to skin tears, wound care, and pressure tears, as well as the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument. This assessment consists of 20 multiple choice questions covering six domains of skin tear knowledge: etiology, classification and observation, risk assessment, prevention, treatment and special patient groups. Each question has 1 correct answer and is scored as either 1 for a correct answer, or 0 for an incorrect answer. Higher scores indicate a greater knowledge about skin tears.
Sample size: A total of 195 nurses were invited to participate, including 103 from ICU and 92 from OR. Of these, 157 nurses (81 from ICU and 92 from OR) agreed to participate, resulting in a response rate of 80.5%. The remaining 38 were not included in the study because of annual leave, declining to participate or having less than 6 months of professional experience. Seventy-six percent of OR nurses and 53.1% of ICU nurses were female.
Discuss the research question or main problem discussed in the study
ReplyDelete-Nurses play a vital role in the prevention and management of skin tears as well as implementing the hospital protocols.Skin tears are common injuries in hospital based setting such as ICU and OR.In these environments , where more tools and equipments are used for care and treatment , insufficient attention is given to skin tear. Research shows that nurses generally have low levels of knowledge about skin tears and that their knowledge and skills regarding skin tear management need to be improved through trainings. Certain nursing interventions such as hygienic care, patient transfer and dressing changes may increase the risk of developing skin tears. Skin tears if left untreated can lead to pain, delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital stay and increase hospital cost.
What are the advantages of the proposed recommendations in the article?
-Hospitals / Institutions should standardize trainings to protect skin integrity and structure then to unit based needs. Active participation of nurses in professional development processes should be supported in clinical practices.Further studies to examine the effect of educational interventions on clinical outcomes and knowledge.The increase in education level enhances nurses’ knowledge and skills regarding skin tears.Nurses can reduce skin tear related injuries by identifying patient at risk, implementing preventive measures and using appropriate dressings.
Methods: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge levels of nurses working in operating rooms and ICUs regarding skin tears and what are the factors affecting the level of skin tear knowledge among these populations. In order to assess knowledge levels, this descriptive study collected data face to face using a demographic characteristic form developed by the researchers based on the literature, which included information on gender, educational status and training related to skin tears, wound care, and pressure tears, as well as the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument. This assessment consists of 20 multiple choice questions covering six domains of skin tear knowledge: etiology, classification and observation, risk assessment, prevention, treatment and special patient groups. Each question has 1 correct answer and is scored as either 1 for a correct answer, or 0 for an incorrect answer. Higher scores indicate a greater knowledge about skin tears.
ReplyDeleteSample size: A total of 195 nurses were invited to participate, including 103 from ICU and 92 from OR. Of these, 157 nurses (81 from ICU and 92 from OR) agreed to participate, resulting in a response rate of 80.5%. The remaining 38 were not included in the study because of annual leave, declining to participate or having less than 6 months of professional experience. Seventy-six percent of OR nurses and 53.1% of ICU nurses were female.