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Critical care nurses' knowledge in preventing nosocomial pneumonia.
Kim Lam Soh1, Jane Koziol-Mclain, Jan Wilson
1University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. kim@medic.upm.edu.my
Summary
Critical care nurses show significant knowledge gaps in preventing nosocomial pneumonia (NP). Enhanced education on NP prevention, guidelines, and research is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) is a significant concern in critical care settings.
- Effective prevention strategies are essential to reduce patient morbidity and mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify knowledge deficits in nosocomial pneumonia prevention among critical care nurses.
- To determine if nurse characteristics correlate with nosocomial pneumonia knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A mailed, self-administered questionnaire survey was employed.
- 134 critical care nurses in New Zealand participated.
- Knowledge was assessed using a 24-item questionnaire on NP prevention.
Main Results:
- The mean NP knowledge score was 48%, with scores ranging from 21% to 92%.
- Nurses demonstrated higher knowledge of NP risks (67%) compared to prevention strategies (43%) or device-related transmission (45%).
- No association was found between NP knowledge and nurse demographic or workplace characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Significant knowledge deficits in nosocomial pneumonia prevention exist among critical care nurses.
- There is a clear need for increased education, updated guidelines, and research dissemination regarding NP prevention.
- Improving nurse knowledge is vital for enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
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