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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge among nurses working in Bahrain.
1Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|August 26, 2009
Summary
Registered nurses demonstrated significant gaps in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge, despite perceiving recall as easy. Low test scores highlight a critical need for improved CPR competency and professional accountability among nursing staff.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Competency
Background:
- Public expectation mandates registered nurses possess essential clinical skills.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) proficiency is critical for safe and effective patient care.
- Assessing nurses' CPR knowledge is vital for maintaining healthcare standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current level of CPR knowledge among registered nurses.
- To identify barriers affecting the appropriate evaluation of CPR skills and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- One hundred questionnaires were distributed to nurses in a Bahraini public hospital; 82 were returned.
- A knowledge test was administered to assess CPR competency.
Main Results:
- Cognitive knowledge regarding CPR was found to be inadequately retained by respondents.
- Despite 58% finding recall easy, only 7% passed the CPR knowledge test.
- Lower levels of education and experience correlated with poorer recall of essential CPR knowledge.
Conclusions:
- A significant deficit in CPR knowledge exists among the studied nursing population.
- The findings indicate a concerning lack of professional responsibility in addressing CPR knowledge gaps.
- Urgent interventions are required to enhance CPR competency and ensure patient safety.
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