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  • Respiratory Care
  • Patient Safety

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  • Oxygen therapy is a life-saving intervention when administered correctly.
  • Improper oxygen use poses significant risks to patient well-being.
  • Assessing nurses' knowledge is crucial for safe oxygen therapy delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge level of nurses regarding the proper use of oxygen therapy.
  • To identify specific areas where nurses' understanding of oxygen administration requires improvement.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 78 nurses at Masih Daneshvari Hospital.
  • Data were collected using a seven-item questionnaire assessing knowledge of oxygen therapy.
  • Statistical analysis examined relationships between knowledge and demographic/professional factors.

Main Results:

  • Nurses demonstrated moderate overall knowledge (8.89/16), with high scores in humidification (94.9%) and mask differentiation (84.6%).
  • Significant knowledge deficits were observed in selecting appropriate masks (10.3%), flowmeter use (6.4%), and determining maximum oxygen levels (15.4%).
  • Only work experience showed a significant positive correlation with better oxygen therapy knowledge (p=0.03).

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' knowledge of oxygen therapy is at a moderate level, necessitating targeted educational interventions.
  • Training is urgently needed in areas such as flowmeter operation, clinical mask selection, and patient oxygen titration.
  • Enhancing nurses' expertise in these areas is vital for optimizing patient outcomes and safety during oxygen therapy.