When is a fracture not just a fracture? Exploring emergency nurses' knowledge of osteoporosis in the West of Ireland

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

International Emergency Nursing Pub Date : 2024-06-22 DOI:10.1016/j.ienj.2024.101482

Norrie Tierney , Bernard McCarthy , Naomi Davies

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Abstract

Background

Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are set to rise with the global ageing population. Prevalence will continue to significantly impact people’s quality of life and healthcare expenditure. Emergency nurses are ideally placed to highlight the importance of screening, and treatment, to the public. For emergency nurses to impart information to patients it is essential they have accurate, evidence-based knowledge. This study aims to determine if emergency nurses’ knowledge of osteoporosis is sufficient to educate the public.

Method

A cross sectional descriptive design of 210 emergency nurses using the ‘Osteoporosis Knowledge Questionnaire’ (OKQ) was administered in four hospitals in the West of Ireland. Data was analysed using SPSS v28.

Results

A 66 % response rate was achieved. The mean score on the OKQ was 12.13 out of a possible 22. This suggests emergency nurses’ knowledge of osteoporosis is substandard. Level of education has the greatest impact on participants (p = 0.005). Results indicated that emergency nurses acknowledge their responsibility regarding health promotion but lack the knowledge to undertake the role.

Conclusion

Emergency nurses play a pivotal role in reducing osteoporosis and fragility fractures, by disseminating information to patients on prevention and management. This study highlighted that educational initiatives are required to address the deficiencies amongst emergency nurses’ understanding of osteoporosis. Enhancing knowledge will inevitably lead to increased public awareness in tackling this global health crisis.

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何时骨折不只是骨折？探讨爱尔兰西部急诊护士对骨质疏松症的认识。

背景：随着全球人口老龄化的加剧，骨质疏松症和脆性骨折的发病率将不断上升。发病率将继续对人们的生活质量和医疗支出产生重大影响。急诊护士是向公众强调筛查和治疗重要性的理想人选。急诊护士要向患者传递信息，就必须掌握准确的循证知识。本研究旨在确定急诊护士的骨质疏松症知识是否足以教育公众：方法：在爱尔兰西部的四家医院对 210 名急诊护士使用 "骨质疏松症知识问卷"（OKQ）进行了横断面描述性设计。数据使用 SPSS v28 进行分析：答复率为 66%。在 22 分的满分中，OKQ 的平均得分为 12.13 分。这表明急诊护士对骨质疏松症的了解程度不达标。教育水平对参与者的影响最大（p = 0.005）。结果表明，急诊护士认识到自己在促进健康方面的责任，但缺乏承担这一职责的知识：结论：急诊护士在减少骨质疏松症和脆性骨折方面发挥着关键作用，向患者传播预防和管理方面的信息。本研究强调，需要采取教育措施来解决急诊护士对骨质疏松症认识不足的问题。加强知识普及势必会提高公众应对这一全球性健康危机的意识。

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International Emergency Nursing NURSING-

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3.20

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期刊介绍： International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care. The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.