Investigation of venous thromboembolism prevention related knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses in geriatric department

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Zhao Wenting

Sichuan University, China

: J Nurs Patient Care

Abstract

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Introduction & Aim: This study was conducted to assess the venous thromboembolism prevention related knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses in geriatric department of tertiary hospitals and to give scientific basis of improving the prevention level. Methods: 416 nurses in geriatric department from 9 tertiary hospitals in Sichuan province were investigated about their venous thromboembolism prevention knowledge, attitude and practice by using a self-design questionnaire. Results: The total scores of venous thromboembolism prevention related knowledge, attitude and practice of 416 nurses were 70.42±8.32. Multiple Linear Regression indicated that education, professional title, experience of taking care for the patients with venous thromboembolism and the latest time of learning knowledge are the influence factors of the scores. Correlation analysis indicated that knowledge, attitude and practice are positively correlated. Conclusions: The venous thromboembolism prevention related knowledge and practice of nurses in geriatric department remains to improve, targeted training should be provided to different nurses by nurse managers. Nurse managers should improve the knowledge of nurses, so that they can enhance the attitude and practice of prevention.

Biography

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Zhao Wenting has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Tianjin Medical University. Currently, she is a first-year Master’s student in Sichuan University, majored in Geriatric Nursing. She has a passion for Nursing and wants to help elder people to live better.