Status Review of Assessment and Clinical Decision Making of Surgical Nurses for Vital Signs

Büyükçamsari, Nurşah; Aslan, Fatma Eti

doi:10.5336/nurses.2017-56959

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“…Especially in surgical wards, the follow-up of the patient's vital signs before and after the operation is important and is performed at frequent intervals. According to the literature, in the follow-up of the patient's post-operative vital signs, blood pressure is measured four times in the rst hour, every half hour for the next hour, and once in the next four hours, that is, four times an hour, for a total of at least ten times 9 . In Turkey, nurses care for at least 10 patients a day, and measuring blood pressure 10 times for 10 patients means repeating this process 100 times a day.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks Exposed to Nurses While Measuring Blood Pressure

Dirgar

Olgun

2023

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and work-related disabilities occur as a result of long-term exposure to inappropriate working postures and repetitive use of inappropriate body postures, leading to harmful consequences for the patient, the employee, and the employer. In order to prevent all these, it is important to analyze working postures. The aim of this study was to determine ergonomic risks and MSDs during the blood pressure measurement process, which nurses frequently repeat, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training given. Methods A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. The study was carried out with the participation of 64 nurses in a training and research hospital in Turkey. First, they were evaluated for the prevalence and risk of MSDs using the Nordic questionnaire and the rapid entire body assessment (REBA) form and photographing them. The nurses with high risk were included in the ergonomics training program and were followed up twice in three months. Results The reduction in the prevalence of MSDs in different parts of the body after the training was as follows: neck (p = 0.003), shoulder (p = 0.045), hip/thig (p = 0.035). It was found that the nurses’ mean REBA score was high before the training and that the mean score decreased in the first- and third-month observations after the training (p < 0.001). The training was therefore found to be effective. Conclusion Nurses should be trained about inappropriate working positions and correct posture that may cause musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it is recommended that they be directed to exercise programs that will support the musculoskeletal system.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks Exposed to Nurses While Measuring Blood Pressure

Dirgar

Olgun

2023

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks of Measuring Blood Pressure

Dіrgar,

Olgun

2024

Creative Nursing

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) occur as a result of long-term exposure to inappropriate working postures and repetitive use of body postures, leading to harmful consequences for patients, employees, and employers. Evaluating distinct working postures can contribute to effective interventions. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine ergonomic risks of MSDs during repeated blood pressure measurement processes and to evaluate the effectiveness of a training on this topic. Methods: A pretest/posttest quasi-experimental design studied 64 nurses in a training and research hospital in Turkey. Participants were evaluated for the prevalence and risk of MSDs using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire Extended Version and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Checklist, and by photographing them performing the procedure. Nurses with high risk for MSDs received an ergonomics training program and were followed up twice in 3 months. Results: Reduction in prevalence of MSDs in neck, shoulder, and hip/thigh areas, and in mean REBA scores after the training were statistically significant. Conclusion: Nurses should be trained about correct posture for specific high-risk activities that may cause MSDs, and offered exercise programs that support the musculoskeletal system.

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Investigation of Self-learning, Clinical Decision Making and Reflective Thinking Levels of Nursing Students Taking Surgery Lessons

Karacabay

Savcı

Öztürk

2022

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi

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Status Review of Assessment and Clinical Decision Making of Surgical Nurses for Vital Signs

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks Exposed to Nurses While Measuring Blood Pressure

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks Exposed to Nurses While Measuring Blood Pressure

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training on Ergonomic Risks of Measuring Blood Pressure

Investigation of Self-learning, Clinical Decision Making and Reflective Thinking Levels of Nursing Students Taking Surgery Lessons

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