Enhancing Tracheostomy Care: Knowledge Among Nurses in Intensive Care Units
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Published on: May 18, 2019
Moath Abu Ejheisheh1, Ahmad Ayed, Basma Salameh
1Author Affiliations: Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine (Ayed, Salameh, and Hammad); Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine (Abu Ejheisheh, Salameh, Obeyat, Melhem, and Batran); Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine (Alkhatib); and Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, AL al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan (ALBashtawy).
Abstract:
Patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation benefit from easier airway management through tracheostomy, a standard treatment in critical care. However, gaps in nurses' comprehension of tracheostomy car can lead to complications such as infections and airway blockages. Therefore, understanding nurses' competency in tracheostomy care is essential for enhancing patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). A cross-sectional study was conducted in the southern West Bank of Palestine among 237 nurses working in ICUs to assess their level of knowledge in tracheostomy care. Data were gathered via a structured questionnaire and analyzed using inferential tests and descriptive. Most nurses showed moderate knowledge of tracheostomy care, with significant differences observed based on age, gender, years of experience, and educational level. To significantly improve patient outcomes and safety in ICUs, it is imperative that nurses participate in continuous education and training programs focused on tracheostomy care.
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