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Nurses in China demonstrate moderate knowledge of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis, with significant gaps in physical and pharmacological methods. Targeted education is crucial to improve VTE prevention by nurses.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Nursing Education
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a prevalent vascular condition associated with high mortality and morbidity.
  • Clinical nurses are frontline healthcare providers, making their knowledge of VTE prophylaxis essential for patient care.
  • Insufficient knowledge regarding VTE prophylaxis presents a significant barrier to effective nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current knowledge of nurses regarding VTE prophylaxis across China.
  • To identify specific knowledge gaps in VTE prophylaxis compared to established guidelines.
  • To inform the development of improved clinical nursing strategies for VTE prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide survey was conducted in 106 AAA-grade hospitals in China.

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  • The survey comprised 68 items across five topics: basic VTE knowledge, risk assessment, basic prophylaxis, physical prophylaxis, and pharmacological prophylaxis.
  • A total of 5218 valid questionnaires were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall average correct response rate for VTE knowledge was 59.90%.
    • Nurses demonstrated higher correct response rates for basic knowledge (68.39%), risk assessment (60.35%), and basic prophylaxis (75.51%).
    • Poorer knowledge was observed in physical prophylaxis (41.72%) and pharmacological prophylaxis (46.01%).
    • Higher education, increased experience, continuous education, and roles in intensive care units (ICUs) or as lead nurses were associated with better VTE knowledge.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant knowledge deficits exist among Chinese nurses concerning physical and pharmacological VTE prophylaxis.
    • Educational programs should prioritize areas with low correct response rates to enhance VTE prophylaxis knowledge.
    • Continuous, higher-level education for nurses is recommended to improve their understanding and application of VTE thromboprophylaxis.