Assess the Level of knowledge on Causes, Management and Prevention Regarding Thrombophlebitis among Staff Nurses Working in A Selected Hospital, Thrissur
Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Today - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Phlebitis (mechanical, chemical, bacterial) is a common local complication of peripheral intravenous therapy administered through a peripheral venous cannula. According to the standards of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), the accepted phlebitis rate is 5% or less than 2. Considering this fact, a descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis among staff nurses working in a selected hospital, Thrissur. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis among staff nurses, to associate the level of knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis among staff nurses with their demographic variables. Sixty samples were selected through random sampling method. Data collection was done through structured questionnaires to assess the level of knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis among staff nurses. Regarding the results, majority of the samples had moderate knowledge (75%) and inadequate knowledge (23.33%) and among 60 only one had adequate knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis. Considering the association with the demographic variables, there was no significant association with the demographic variables like age, gender, area of working, educational qualification, year of experience, and type of family. The knowledge levels of staff nurses about the causes were 49.81%, management (43.33%), and prevention (36. 15%). Thus, the researcher’s reached at a conclusion that the majority of the staff nurses had only moderate knowledge on causes, management and prevention of Thrombophlebitis.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahana T. S, Anjali Roy, Aiswarya . P, Anjaly Antony, Aleeshya George baby, Anu Wilson, Anisha M. N, Ansa C. J
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