医学
故障排除
感觉
质量管理
护理部
医疗急救
管理制度
运营管理
心理学
社会心理学
工程类
经济
可靠性工程
作者
Qais Alrashidi,Tariq Al‐Saadi,Ahmad Alhaj,Roberto J. Diaz
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.016
摘要
The management of external ventricular drains (EVDs) is a critical aspect of patient care in the intensive care setting. However, nurses on the general floor are not commonly exposed to patients with EVD and therefore lack the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and troubleshoot EVDs effectively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge, comfort, and impact of EVD management among nurses on the floor after the implementation of a quality improvement (QI) tool. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among registered nurses working on the neurosurgical floors of the Montreal Neurological Hospital. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on the plan-do-study-act model. A survey assessing the level of knowledge and comfort with EVD management was conducted before and after the implementation of the QI tool. Seventy-six nurses completed the questionnaire regarding their knowledge and comfort level in EVD management. Results showed that only 42% of the nurses reported feeling “comfortable” whereas 37% reported feeling “uncomfortable” in caring for patients with an EVD. In addition, only 6.5% reported being “comfortable” in troubleshooting a malfunctioning EVD. However, the level of comfort significantly improved after using the QI project. The results of this study highlight the need for continued training and education to support the care of patients with EVDs in the ward setting. The implementation of a QI tool can significantly improve nurses' knowledge and comfort level in EVD management, leading to improved patient outcomes and overall quality of care.
科研通智能强力驱动
Strongly Powered by AbleSci AI