What do Cardiovascular Nurses Know about the Hematological Management of Patients with Eisenmenger Syndrome?

Abstract

The level of knowledge displayed by cardiovascular nurses regarding the hematological management of patients with Eisenmenger syndrome is poor. Also the knowledge of nurses specialized in CHD could be improved.

Congenital cardiovascular nursing: Preparing for the next decade

“…About one-third of nurses not specialized in congenital heart disease recognized the definition of Eisenmenger’s syndrome, and knew what the normal levels for the haematocrit. With respect to the three cases presented, less than one-tenth of the nurses could give a correct answer 37 . The level of knowledge of specialized nurses was significantly higher, but also here, important gaps in the level of knowledge could be observed.…”

“…There is still room for improvement. In 2007, a survey among general cardiac nurses and specialized adult congenital heart disease nurses was undertaken to investigate their level of knowledge regarding the haematological management of patients with Eisenmenger’s syndrome 37 . This study found that the level of knowledge displayed by cardiovascular nurses is poor.…”

“…Less than two-thirds knew the reference values of haematocrit and knew the appropriate management in 2 cases. Less than half of the specialized nurses knew about the procedure of isovolumic phlebotomy 37 …”

Temporal trend analysis of nurses' knowledge about implantable cardioverter defibrillators

“…A few studies have determined nurses' level of knowledge in areas like chest drain therapy (Lehwaldt and Timmins, 2005), sepsis (Robson et al, 2007), Eisenmenger syndrome (Moons et al, 2009), anaemia (Klompstra et al, 2012) and anticoagulation therapy (Oterhals et al, 2013). A few studies have determined nurses' level of knowledge in areas like chest drain therapy (Lehwaldt and Timmins, 2005), sepsis (Robson et al, 2007), Eisenmenger syndrome (Moons et al, 2009), anaemia (Klompstra et al, 2012) and anticoagulation therapy (Oterhals et al, 2013).…”

“…Patients with ICDs have specific challenges and needs. A few studies have determined nurses' level of knowledge in areas like chest drain therapy (Lehwaldt and Timmins, 2005), sepsis (Robson et al, 2007), Eisenmenger syndrome (Moons et al, 2009), anaemia (Klompstra et al, 2012) and anticoagulation therapy (Oterhals et al, 2013). To date, only one study has assessed nurses' knowledge on the specific field of ICDs (Tagney, 2004).…”