Nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice in peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis prophylactic...

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Vascular Access Devices
• Thrombosis Prevention

Background:

• Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related thrombosis is a significant concern in patient care.
• Nurses are pivotal in implementing preventive practices to mitigate PICC-related thrombosis.
• Assessing nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is essential for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice levels of clinical nurses concerning PICC-related thrombosis prevention.
• To identify specific areas within KAP that require improvement based on evidence-based guidelines.
• To explore the correlation between nurses' KAP scores in PICC-related thrombosis prevention.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study utilizing an anonymous electronic questionnaire.
• Data collected from 5544 clinical nurses involved in PICC maintenance across 5 regions in China.
• Assessment of KAP scores related to PICC-related thrombosis prevention.

Main Results:

• Over 97% of nurses exhibited a positive attitude, but knowledge regarding risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatment was limited.
• Approximately 55% met the median knowledge score, with over 58% not consistently performing risk factor assessments.
• A significant positive correlation was found between nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice scores.

Conclusions:

• Chinese nurses show enthusiasm for PICC-related thrombosis prevention, but targeted interventions are needed to enhance knowledge and practice.
• Focusing on improving knowledge and practice in risk factor assessment, symptom identification, and treatment is recommended.
• Diversifying training methods and updating educational content are crucial for effective PICC-related thrombosis prevention.