“Knowledge, attitude and reporting practices of ventilator-related errors among nursing professionals"

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2024-08-03 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101751

Zerin Ziaudeen , Selvam Jesiah , Anusha Dakshinamoorthi , Priestly Vivekkumar

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Abstract

Background

Ventilator-related errors (VREs) pose a critical concern for patient safety, necessitating a thorough understanding and mitigation strategies within healthcare settings. This study delves into the prevalence of VREs, while examining the nurse's knowledge of VREs and their reporting attitudes, and practices.

Study design

Cross sectional analytical study.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 129 nurses working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a major tertiary care hospital located in the southern part of India. The study involved the administration of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey questionnaire.

Results

The findings demonstrate a deficiency in the comprehension of VREs among ICU nurses, which subsequently affects their attitudes and reporting practices. Only a small percentage of nurses possess good knowledge (13.2 %), attitude (7 %), and reporting practices (5.4 %). Many nurses identified issues with ventilator performance, including component failure (17 %), design issues (14 %), and alarm problems (14 %). They also reported battery-related problems (9 %), lack of awareness of the instruction manual (7 %), software challenges (6 %), and wear and tear (6 %). A significant association between VRE knowledge and staff experience (p < 0.05) and attitude (P < 0.001) was found. Reporting practices are influenced by staff attitudes (moderate, P < 0.001; good, P < 0.001).

Conclusion

This study highlights the significant impact of VRE on patient safety, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive understanding and effective preventative measures in healthcare settings.

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"护理专业人员对呼吸机相关错误的认识、态度和报告方法"

研究背景呼吸机相关错误（VREs）对患者安全构成了严重威胁，因此有必要在医疗机构中进行全面了解并制定缓解策略。本研究深入探讨了 VREs 的流行情况，同时考察了护士对 VREs 的认识及其报告态度和做法。结果研究结果表明，重症监护室护士对 VREs 的理解存在不足，进而影响了他们的态度和报告实践。只有一小部分护士拥有良好的知识（13.2%）、态度（7%）和报告方法（5.4%）。许多护士发现了呼吸机性能方面的问题，包括部件故障（17%）、设计问题（14%）和警报问题（14%）。她们还报告了与电池有关的问题（9%）、不了解使用手册（7%）、软件问题（6%）以及磨损（6%）。研究发现，VRE 知识与员工经验（P < 0.05）和态度（P < 0.001）之间存在明显关联。结论：本研究强调了 VRE 对患者安全的重大影响，强调医疗机构迫切需要全面了解 VRE 并采取有效的预防措施。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.