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Blood Transfusion Procedure: Assessment of Serbian Intensive Care Nurses' Knowledge
Dragana Simin1, Vladimir Dolinaj1,2, Branislava Brestovački Svitlica1,3
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge of blood transfusion procedures, with significant gaps in areas like transfusion system usage and administration in febrile patients. Continuous education is recommended to improve patient safety during blood component therapy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Hematology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Blood component therapy is common in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
- Nurses' knowledge of safe blood transfusion practices is critical for patient safety.
- Assessing this knowledge is essential for identifying educational needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge level of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses regarding blood transfusion procedures.
- To identify specific areas of strength and weakness in nurses' understanding of safe transfusion practices.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted.
- A 29-item questionnaire, reviewed by experts, assessed nurses' knowledge.
- Knowledge scores ranged from 10 to 27.
Main Results:
- 57.7% of nurses had moderate knowledge, 23.4% low, and 18.9% high.
- Nurses demonstrated strong knowledge in patient identification, product verification, and recognizing mild reactions.
- Areas of poor knowledge included transfusion system duration, labeling, and transfusion in febrile patients.
Conclusions:
- ICU nurses generally possess moderate knowledge of blood transfusion procedures, but significant deficits exist.
- Higher education and longer experience correlate with better transfusion knowledge.
- Continuous education programs are recommended to enhance safe blood transfusion practices in ICUs.
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