The knowledge about autonomic dysreflexia among nursing and physiotherapy students
Nada Strčić1,2, Dean Markić3,4
1Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|February 28, 2018
Summary
Student knowledge regarding autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in spinal cord lesion patients is low. Further education is crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively manage AD episodes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a serious clinical syndrome impacting individuals with spinal cord lesions.
- Understanding AD is critical for healthcare professionals providing care to this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current knowledge level of nursing and physiotherapy students concerning autonomic dysreflexia.
- To identify potential gaps in education regarding AD management in spinal cord lesion patients.
Main Methods:
- A single-center questionnaire-based study was conducted.
- Participants included 43 nursing and 48 physiotherapy students.
- An Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) knowledge test was administered.
Main Results:
- Over half of students (57%) had prior work-related contact with individuals with spinal cord lesions.
- A significant majority (73.6%) self-assessed their AD knowledge as poor or nonexistent.
- No statistically significant difference in AD knowledge test scores was found between nursing and physiotherapy students, or based on work experience.
Conclusions:
- The study revealed a low level of knowledge about autonomic dysreflexia among health science students.
- Findings underscore the necessity for enhanced educational strategies for students and healthcare professionals.
- Improved education is vital for the adequate management of autonomic dysreflexia episodes in patients with spinal cord lesions.
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