Nurses' knowledge of evidence‐based guidelines on the prevention of peripheral venous catheter‐related infections: a multicentre survey

Cicolini, Giancarlo; Simonetti, Valentina; Comparcini, Dania; Labeau, Sonia; Blot, Stijn; Pelusi, Gilda; Giovanni, Pamela Di

doi:10.1111/jocn.12474

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“…It claimed that this low level of knowledge could be a potential risk factor for patient's safety [35].…”

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Jordanian Nurses’ Knowledge of Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Settings

Qasem¹,

Hweidi²

2017

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Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections, its account for up to 16% of all healthcare-associated infections worldwide. The SSIs can contribute to post-operative morbidity, prolonged recovery, delayed discharge and increasing cost. Nurses' knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations is necessary to provide high-quality nursing care. Aims: To assess the level of Jordanian nurses' knowledge regarding evidence based guidelines for the prevention of SSIs, to describe the relationship between nurses' knowledge and selected sociodemographics, to examine the differences in nurses' knowledge with respect to selected dichotomized variables, and to identify the most significant predictors of Jordanian nurses' knowledge regarding evidence based guidelines for the prevention of SSIs. Design: Cross-sectional design. Sample: Two hundred registered nurses at four targeted hospitals were recruited conveniently. Results: The mean of the total knowledge scores of the sample was 3.28 out of nine (SD = 1.72, range = 0 -7), the median was 3 out of nine. There were a statistically significant correlation between all tested continuous sociodemographics variables and the total knowledge score (p > 0.05). There is a significant difference in nurses' knowledge between those who are attending to special surgical related training course and who are not. The most significant predictors of Jordanian nurses' knowledge were: the number of credit hours attended by nurses for surgical-related training courses and the total years of work experience in nursing. These variables explained 16.7% of variance. Conclusion: The results of this study shed light on the obstacles that hampers the Jordanian nurses' knowledge regarding evidence based guidelines for the prevention of SSIs in acute care settings. However, the successful implementation of infection control measures, particularly SSIs prevention measures, and well-structured continuing education programs are considered as a substantial element that would improve nurses' knowledge.

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“…It claimed that this low level of knowledge could be a potential risk factor for patient's safety [35].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Jordanian Nurses’ Knowledge of Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Settings

Qasem¹,

Hweidi²

2017

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“…As IV set changes are predominantly a nursing responsibility, it is important to determine nurses' current practice before attempting to implement a policy or practice change. Although nurses' decisions regarding adherence to clinical guidelines and whether to leave or remove IV devices have been investigated and reported in the literature (Cicolini et al, ; Jeffery & Pickler, ; Johansson, Pilhammar, Khalaf, & Willman, ; Johansson, Pilhammar, & Willman, ; Palese et al, ), nurses' decision‐making regarding administration set replacement has not been previously assessed. Understanding the knowledge and practical considerations underpinning clinical decision‐making is a vital component of laying the groundwork for knowledge translation (Yost et al, ).…”

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Nurses' decision‐making about intravenous administration set replacement: A qualitative study

Ray‐Barruel

Woods

Larsen

et al. 2019

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives To explore nurses' decision‐making regarding intravenous administration set replacement for vascular access device infusions in paediatric and adult clinical settings. Background Intravenous administration sets are routinely replaced at regular intervals in clinical practice with the goal of preventing catheter‐related bloodstream infection; however, emerging evidence is challenging traditional hang‐time durations. Nurses' perceptions and contextual factors affecting decision‐making for administration set replacement have not been assessed previously. Design Qualitative study using focus groups with contextualism methodology and inductive analysis. Method During November–December 2016, eight semi‐structured focus groups were conducted with 38 nurses at two metropolitan hospitals in Queensland, Australia. Interviews were audio‐recorded and transcribed. Two authors independently reviewed transcripts and extracted significant statements using Braun and Clarke's 7‐step method of thematic analysis. The COREQ checklist provided a framework to report the study methods, context, findings, analysis and interpretation. Results Five key themes emerged from the analysis: (a) infection prevention, (b) physical safety, (c) patient preference, (d) clinical knowledge and beliefs, and (e) workload. Administration set replacement can be a complex task, particularly when patients have multiple infusions and incompatible medications. Nurses drew on perceptions of patient preference, as well as previous experience, knowledge of peer experts and local policies, to aid their decisions. Conclusions Nurses use clinical reasoning to balance patient safety and preferences with competing workplace demands when undertaking administration set replacement. Nurses rely on previous experience, hospital and medication manufacturer policies, and peer experts to guide their practice. Relevance to clinical practice Nurses at times deviate from clinical guidelines in the interests of patient acuity, nurses' experience and workload. The findings of this study indicate nurses also balance considerations of patient preference and safety with these competing demands.

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“…The latest knowledge of nurses in the implementation of daily clinical practice is essential for the safety of the application of nursing procedures [12].In this study, only 60% of the sample of nurses responded to the questions of knowledge and skills of nurses hand washing during the nursing care of pediatric patients. Even a percent of 80.0% of the sample declared to have been trained in hospital for hand washing technique while 17.8% no, it was found that only one third did not own the acceptable level of knowledge of the technique of hand washing.…”

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Nurses’ Knowledge And Compliance With Hand Hygiene Protocols In Pediatric Health Care Settings

Dafogianni¹,

Paralika²,

Gerali³

et al. 2016

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Nurses' knowledge of evidence‐based guidelines on the prevention of peripheral venous catheter‐related infections: a multicentre survey

Abstract: These data request for more emphasis on international guidelines in infection prevention initiatives.

Cited by 57 publications

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Jordanian Nurses’ Knowledge of Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Settings

Jordanian Nurses’ Knowledge of Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Settings

Nurses' decision‐making about intravenous administration set replacement: A qualitative study

Nurses’ Knowledge And Compliance With Hand Hygiene Protocols In Pediatric Health Care Settings

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