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  • Infectious Disease Nursing
  • Patient Safety

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  • Sternal wound infections (SWIs) are a significant complication post-medial sternotomy, affecting 3-8% of patients.
  • SWIs can prolong hospital stays and increase readmission rates, emphasizing the need for effective management.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in early SWI detection and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge of nurses in a cardiothoracic step-down unit (CTSDU) regarding SWI risk factors and management.
  • To compare SWI knowledge between nurses with less than 3 years of experience and those with 4 or more years.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous survey with case-based and open-ended questions was administered to CTSDU nurses.
  • Nurses were categorized by experience level (≤3 years vs. ≥4 years).
  • Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze survey data.

Main Results:

  • 33 out of 61 nurses completed the survey.
  • Correct SWI risk identification rates varied significantly across case studies (77%, 21%, 46%).
  • No significant difference in confidence regarding SWI management was found between experience groups (P=0.065).

Conclusions:

  • Variability in SWI knowledge exists among nurses with different experience levels.
  • Standardized training is necessary to improve SWI detection and patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced nurse education can mitigate the risks associated with sternal wound infections.