Nursing Activities Research Articles

PEMANTAPAN CAREGIVER DALAM PELAYANAN KOMPLEMENTER PADA GERIATRI (PENDAMPINGAN SMK PUSAT KEJURUAN)

Introduction & Aim: Vocational High School (SMK) is a secondary education level organized to prepare graduates to enter the world of work. Vocational School's flagship program is to make graduates professional, ready, and skilled to synergize with the world of work, and are nursing assistants with specialization skills as caregivers. This community service activity aimed to strengthen alumni as caregivers through the Strengthening Caregivers in Complementary Services for Geriatric workshop. Method of Activity: the method of this community service activity is Participatory Action Research (PAR) with the form of activities What was carried out was a lecture and discussion on the topic of geriatric care and complementary cupping therapy, the activity continued with a simulation of the SOP for implementing cupping therapy and participant participation in cupping therapy activities at community service activities. about therapy in geriatrics and cupping training. The activity continued by involving students in cupping nursing therapy community service activities. Results: The community service activities of workshops, seminars, and complementary cupping therapy training ran smoothly, and were very relevant to the needs of SMK PK Bakti Indonesia Media alumni in providing services to the elderly. Discussion: Cupping therapy is relevant to the competency of vocational school graduates in providing services (caregivers) to the elderly. This is in accordance with the characteristics of Indonesian society, which is predominantly Muslim. Based on the results of community service activities, it was found that cupping therapy is effective for elderly people with hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and bone pain. Cupping therapy competency can improve the quality of teaching factory implementation in vocational schools.

Organization of patient-oriented care for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy in outpatient settings

The desire to organize a patient-centered approach in interaction with patients is increasing, as focusing on the needs of the patient becomes an integral element of the quality of modern medical care. Target. To evaluate the provision of medical care to children with cerebral palsy using various methods that address the needs of not only the patient himself, but also his family members involved in his daily rehabilitation and social adaptation. Results. Indicators of the quality of patient-centered care include the actions of the patient and nursing staff, determining the content of care in a specific clinical situation, compliance with standards and algorithms of nursing activities, taking into account partnerships with patients and their relatives, and cooperation with other specialists of the multidisciplinary team. Conclusion. At the global level, the World Health Organization recognizes the patient-centered approach as key to modern assessment of the quality of health care. In this regard, the quality of patient-centered nursing activities, as a component of medical care, is determined by three main characteristics: structure, process and result.

Characterizing nursing time with patients using computer vision.

Compared to other providers, nurses spend more time with patients, but the exact quantity and nature of those interactions remain largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to characterize the interactions of nurses at the bedside using continuous surveillance over a year long period. Nurses' time and activity at the bedside were characterized using a device that integrates the use of obfuscated computer vision in combination with a Bluetooth beacon on the nurses' identification badge to track nurses' activities at the bedside. The surveillance device (AUGi) was installed over 37 patient beds in two medical/surgical units in a major urban hospital. Forty-nine nurse users were tracked using the beacon. Data were collected 4/15/19-3/15/20. Statistics were performed to describe nurses' time and activity at the bedside. A total of n = 408,588 interactions were analyzed over 670 shifts, with >1.5 times more interactions during day shifts (n = 247,273) compared to night shifts (n = 161,315); the mean interaction time was 3.34 s longer during nights than days (p < 0.0001). Each nurse had an average of 7.86 (standard deviation [SD] = 10.13) interactions per bed each shift and a mean total interaction time per bed of 9.39 min (SD = 14.16). On average, nurses covered 7.43 beds (SD = 4.03) per shift (day: mean = 7.80 beds/nurse/shift, SD = 3.87; night: mean = 7.07/nurse/shift, SD = 4.17). The mean time per hourly rounding (HR) was 69.5 s (SD = 98.07) and 50.1 s (SD = 56.58) for bedside shift report. As far as we are aware, this is the first study to provide continuous surveillance of nurse activities at the bedside over a year long period, 24 h/day, 7 days/week. We detected that nurses spend less than 1 min giving report at the bedside, and this is only completed 20.7% of the time. Additionally, hourly rounding was completed only 52.9% of the time and nurses spent only 9 min total with each patient per shift. Further study is needed to detect whether there is an optimal timing or duration of interactions to improve patient outcomes. Nursing time with the patient has been shown to improve patient outcomes but precise information about how much time nurses spend with patients has been heretofore unknown. By understanding minute-by-minute activities at the bedside over a full year, we provide a full picture of nursing activity; this can be used in the future to determine how these activities affect patient outcomes.

121 Impacting Clinical Research Nurses’ Intent to Stay Through Mentoring

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Clinical Issue/ Practice Problem: A high turnover rate for research nurses was identified between 2017-2022 in the clinical research center at an urban Midwest academic health center. Inexperienced staff and high turnover are barriers to maintaining high-quality research integrity, efficacy, and safety for research projects and participants. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Project Implementation: A formal mentorship program was developed based on a curriculum from the International Association of Clinical Research Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. The six-week project was implemented for research nurses with less than 2 years of experience. Mentees were paired with senior research nurses and met one-on-one weekly. Mentees completed the Anticipated Turnover Scale (ATS) survey in week 1 and week 6. All program participants completed a final evaluation survey. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Outcomes: There was a one-point average reduction in pre- and post-ATS survey scores. This result supports the theory that mentees were less likely to leave their research role after a formal mentorship program. Qualitative results from the final evaluation survey demonstrate the program had a positive impact and benefits for both the mentees and the mentors. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Clinical Implications: By decreasing turnover rates, a highly competent and knowledgeable research nursing staff is attained to ensure appropriate nursing action and safety profiles for novel therapies.

Missed nursing care and its associated factors in public hospitals of Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of missed nursing care and its associated factors among public hospitals in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia.DesignAn institution-based cross-sectional study...

Human Rights and Code of Ethics: Perspectives of Nurses and Patients

Human rights and ethics are essential to healthcare, particularly for those working in the nursing profession. The rights and well-being of patients are greatly affected by the activities of nurses, who are at the forefront of patient care. This article examines the relationship between the nursing code of ethics and human rights from the viewpoints of patients and nurses. Through an examination of the legal and ethical frameworks that direct nursing practice, together with the experiences and expectations of patients, this article aims to clarify the complex dynamics that exist between healthcare team members and their patients.

Prevalence and Effects of Plantar Fasciitis on Functional Activities among Doctors and Nurses in Sialkot, a Cross- Sectional Survey.

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating condition that affects a significant number of adults worldwide, characterized by heel pain and functional limitations. Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and doctors, are at a heightened risk due to their prolonged standing and weight-bearing activities. Despite this, there remains a paucity of research focusing on this demographic, especially within the context of developing countries like Pakistan. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and impact of plantar fasciitis on the functional activities of doctors and nurses in Sialkot, Pakistan, thereby contributing to the existing literature and providing insights for occupational health interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in two major hospitals of Sialkot from October 2023 to January 2024. The study recruited 165 participants through non-probability convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria were professionals aged 25-50 with positive windlass tests and experiencing morning pain for over a month, while those with heel fractures, surgeries, infections, or foot deformities were excluded. The Foot Function Index questionnaire was employed to measure pain, disability, and activity limitation. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing a one-sample t-test to compare group means. Results: The mean scores for pain, disability, and activity limitation were 53.48±12.24, 52.88±10.43, and 9.15±3.36, respectively. The one-sample t-test revealed significant differences from the test value of 50 for pain (t=3.663, p&lt;0.001) and disability (t=3.548, p=0.001), with activity limitation significantly below the test value (t=-155.848, p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: The study confirmed a high prevalence of plantar fasciitis among healthcare professionals, with notable implications for their daily functionality and occupational health. The condition was more prevalent among nurses compared to doctors, and significantly affected their ability to perform daily tasks, leading to increased disability and activity limitations.

Nursing care for patients with cervical endometriosis in the gynecology service of a national hospital in Huánuco

Introduction: Endometriosis is the abnormal expansion of endometrial glands and stroma in other areas of the body, these can cause hemorrhage, inflammation and fibrosis. The main complication is decreased fertility, between 50% to 75% of women. Objective: Determine the nursing activities for a patient with cervical endometriosis. Methodology: Qualitative publication, with a single clinical case design based on the nursing care process (PAE) method, Marjory Gordon's assessment guide was applied to a 39-year-old patient who presented with pain in the lower abdomen, postcoital bleeding and pruritus. Results: Eight nursing diagnoses were identified, prioritizing (00132) Acute pain r/c biological harmful agent m/p analgic position, expression of pain, moaning, defensive behavior and VAS 8/10. The interventions carried out improved the bleeding process; Given the problem of hemorrhage complication, the results are still indefinite due to the few hours of intervention and evaluation. Conclusion: The clinical characteristics of the patient corresponding to cervical endometriosis and the risk factors that increase the possible complication were identified. It is important to apply preventive actions against the risk of bleeding caused by endometriosis. This entire process framed in the PAE that identified main problems and risks allowed the development of a personalized care plan to provide adequate, timely care that covers basic needs, improving the skills of the nursing professional using the NANDA I, NOC, NIC, and the collaboration problems of Linda Carpenito's Area Model

Is the National Early Warning Score able to identify nursing activity load? A prospective observational study

BackgroundThe National Early Warning Score scale correlates well with the intensity of the patient's acute condition. It could also correlate with the nursing activity load and prove useful in defining and redistributing nursing resources based on the acuity of patients. AimTo assess whether patients' National Early Warning Score at hospital admission correlates with objective nursing demands and can be used to optimize the distribution of available care resources. MethodsThis single-center prospective study included patients admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine at the Civil Hospital in Altovicentino (Italy) between September 1 and December 31, 2022. Nursing activities were recorded for the first three days after admission and standardized to the daily mean as performance/5 min/patient/day. Linear regression was used to assess the correlation between nursing demands for different National Early Warning Scores. ResultsThis study included 333 patients. Their mean National Early Warning Score was 3.9 (standard deviation: 2.9), with 61 % (203/333) in the National Early Warning Score <5 category, 19.5 % (65/333) in the National Early Warning Score 5–6 category, and 19.5 % (65/333) in the National Early Warning Score >6 category. Their average daily care requirements increased from 22 (16–30) activities/5 min/patient/day in the low National Early Warning Score category to 30 (20–39) activities/5 min/patient/day in the intermediate National Early Warning Score category (p < 0.001) and 35 (23–45) activities/5 min/patient/day in the high National Early Warning Score category (p < 0.001). ConclusionThe National Early Warning Score correlates with nursing care activities for patients with an acute condition and can be used to optimize the distribution of available care resources.

Efektivitas Guided Imagery Terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah Pada Hipertensi

The phenomenon of hypertension in society is a serious and quite common health problem. Unhealthy lifestyles, such as a diet high in salt, lack of physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, can increase the risk of hypertension. The aim of this community service activity is to increase public knowledge in managing blood pressure using Guided Imagery therapy. Community Service Activities in the form of Health Education with the theme "Efforts to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension". Counseling will be held in Kebon Raya Bogor on December 6 2023 at 10.00 – 12.00 WIB. Community service activities in the form of health education involve nursing professional students along with community nursing clinical practice activities. After being given counseling, the level of public knowledge about hypertension and its treatment using Guided Imagery increased by 29.5%. Meanwhile, the average blood pressure decreased by 10 mmHg after Guided Imagery was carried out. Guided Imagery can be useful in lowering blood pressure in individuals with hypertension through several mechanisms that have the potential to reduce stress and improve the body's response to stress.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA KOHESIVITAS KELOMPOK DAN SIKAP PERAWAT PELAKSANA DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA PERAWAT PELAKSANA DIRUANG RAWAT INAP RSUPN. DR. CIPTOMANGUNKUSUMO

Cooperation between the nursing team is a very important factor for achieving optimal quality of service. Teamwork in the hospital much influenced by the attitudes of nurses to perform nursing actions. The purposes of this study were to determine the relationship between group cohesiveness and the attitude of the nurse executive with labor productivity in RSUPN nurse executive Dr. Ciptomangunkusumo.&#x0D; The method of research is Deskriptive correlational, with cross sectionaldesign. The hypothesis of the study, relationship between group cohesiveness with the productivity of labor and the relationship between nurse executive position with the labor productivity of nurse executives.&#x0D; The results of bivariate statistical tests found that there were no relationship between group cohesiveness with the productivity of nurses working with a p-value executor 0.231, while attitudes have a significant association with work productivity perawata implementing the values of r = 0216, p-value 0.0007.&#x0D; Conclusion there was no significant relationship between group cohesiveness with the productivity of labor while a significant relationship between nurse executive with the work attitude of labor productivity in the inpatient nurses RSUPN. Cipto Mangunkusumo.

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PERAWAT DI RUANG RAWAT INAP A RSUP DR. SOERADJI TIRTONEGORO KLATEN

Inpatient services of RSUP Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro Klaten is a complex set of services and giving major contribution in determining the quality of service. Nurses play an important role as the spearhead of the longest and energy dealing with patients. Nurses activities reflect the image of the hospital, nurses' performance is inseparable from leadership and job satisfaction. The purpose of research is knowing the influence the effect of leadership style and job satisfaction toward performance. The type of research is quantitative research with a cross sectional design. Independent variable leadership style and job satisfaction, the dependent variable is the performance of nurses. The registered nurse population as a civil servant ( PNS ), amounting to 75 people, collecting sampling techniques total sampling. Analysis techniques of Multiple linear regression. The results is Significance value of leadership style of 0.022 (Sig.&lt; 0,05) and job satisfaction 0.132 (Sig.&gt; 0,05). Test results of F 15.779 with significance level of 0.000. Adjusted R2 coefficient of 28.5 %. The conclusion is 1) leadership style effect a significant toward the nurses performance, 2) job satisfaction variable does not affect the nurses performance, and 3) Leadership Style And Job Satisfaction simultaneously influence toward the nurse performance of inpatient ard A RSUP Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro Klaten.

Infused Water Mentimun Untuk Menurunkan Hipertensi

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke. Cucumbers contain lots of water and electrolytes which can help maintain blood pressure within normal limits. This article aims to explore cucumber, which is a simple drink that can contribute to efforts to lower blood pressure. Community service activities in the form of health education involve nursing professional students along with community nursing clinical practice activities. The results obtained showed that after being given counseling, the level of public knowledge about hypertension and its treatment using cucumber juice increased by 49.5%. Meanwhile, the average blood pressure decreased by 20 mmHg after using cucumber juice for 1 week. The combination of infused water with cucumber has potential health benefits, especially in the context of lowering blood pressure. Cucumbers contain potassium, have a mild diuretic effect, and can support body hydration, all of which can contribute to blood pressure management.

Alterations of functional brain activity and connectivity in female nurses working on long-term shift.

To investigate the alterations of functional brain activity and connectivity in female nurses working on long-term shifts and explore their correlations with work-related psychological traits. An exploratory cross-sectional study. Thirty-five female nurses working on long-term shifts (shift nurses) and 35 female nurses working on fixed days (fixed nurses) were enrolled. After assessing the work-related psychological traits, including burnout, perceived stress, anxiety, and depression of nurses, the fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (fALFF) and region of interest (ROI)-based functional connectivity (FC) analyses were performed to investigate the differences of brain spontaneous activity and functional connectivity between these two groups of nurses. Thereafter, correlations between the functional brain parameters (fALFF and FC) and clinical metrics were investigated among the shift nurses. Compared to fixed nurses, shift nurses had higher burnout, perceived stress and depression scores, lower fALFF in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), left and right superior parietal lobule (SPL), bilateral anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and higher fALFF in the right superior/middle temporal gyrus, as well as decreased FC between the right dlPFC (the selected ROI) and bilateral ACC, left and right inferior frontal/orbitofrontal gyrus (IFG/IOFG), right SPL, and left middle occipital gyrus (voxel-level p < 0.001, cluster level p < 0.05, GRF correction). Correlation analyses demonstrated that the fALFF value of the right dlPFC was significantly correlated with the burnout and anxiety scores, the FC value of the right dlPFC-right SPL was correlated with the perceived stress and burnout scores, the FC value of the right dlPFC-right IFG/IOFG was correlated with the burnout score in shift nurses (p < 0.05). Shift nurses had work-related altered functional activity and connectivity in the right frontoparietal network, which provided objective and visualised evidence to clarify the hazards of long-term shift work on female nurses. Seventy nurses participated deeply as subjects in this study. These findings are expected to draw managers' attention to the harmful influences of shift work on nurses.

Nursing students' perceptions of unfinished nursing care: A cross-sectional study

AimTo investigate the prevalence, patterns and reasons for unfinished nursing care as perceived by nursing students. BackgroundUnfinished nursing care (UNC) is a frequently observed phenomenon in the acute care setting. To date, studies have focused primarily on the perspective of nurses or patients, but another important perspective is that of nursing students who provide nursing care in all healthcare settings. DesignA descriptive cross-sectional study. MethodsThe study included 738 undergraduate nursing students from nine Slovak universities. Data were collected between September 2022 and February 2023 using the Slovak version of the Unfinished Nursing Care Survey tool (UNCS). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. ResultsThe mean composite score of UNCS was 2.48 (SD=0.68). In general, 100% of nursing students reported that nurses missed at least one or more nursing care activities during their last clinical placement. The average number of missed nursing care activities was 11.2 per nurse as perceived by nursing students during their last clinical placement. Nursing students reported that the most frequently omitted nursing care activity was spending time with patients and their caregivers (3.15 ± 1.11; 92.9%). The most frequently reported reason for UNC was an inadequate number of nurses on the ward (4.31 ± 1.01; 98.1%). In the study, reported UNC could be predicted by previous experience in healthcare, previous clinical rotation, number of patients per shift, perceived staff adequacy and outcome expectations (p <0.05). ConclusionsThe findings reveal that UNC is a widespread phenomenon and all nursing students report this phenomenon during their clinical placements. Spending time with patients and their caregivers emerged as the most frequently omitted nursing care activity, highlighting the importance of patient-centered care. The primary reason cited for UNC was an inadequate number of nurses, highlighting staffing issues as a significant contributing factor. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address staff shortages and improve nursing education to prepare students to address UNC in their future practice.

Reflective Clinical Judgment Questions to Educate the Next Generation of Nurses.

The complexity of health care requires entry-level nurses to have competent clinical judgment skills. In response, a nursing program created Reflective Clinical Judgment Questions (RCJQ) to guide students in the development of clinical judgment. The RCJQ incorporates the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's action questions, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's core competencies for professional nursing education. The RCJQ includes cognitive process questions and self-reflection questions aligned to the prelicensure subcompetencies to direct student thinking and build a routine for clinical decision making. The RCJQ provides faculty with a framework to teach clinical judgment and incorporates self-reflective questions to guide decision making for safe and effective client care. The RCJQ streamlines the clinical judgment process and guides students to achieve essential outcomes in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings to prepare for clinical practice. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(3):182-185.].

A cross-sectional study of the relationship between premenstrual syndrome and missed nursing care among female nursing staff

PurposePremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical psychosomatic disorder prevalent among women of reproductive age. However, research on the potential impact of PMS on routine nursing schedules and activities is limited. This study aims to identify the prevalence of PMS among female nursing staff and to examine the relationship between PMS and missed nursing care (MNC). MethodBetween November 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023, this study was conducted among female nursing staff working in nine inpatient departments at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center. This study used a cross-sectional design. The participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the standardized Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, the Oncology Missed Nursing Care self-rating scale, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. One-way analysis of variance, Fisher's least significant difference test for post-hoc comparisons, and Spearman's correlation coefficient were utilized for data analysis. A trend test was also performed to explore patterns in the severity of PMS and MNC over time. ResultsWe collected a total of 224 questionnaires, with 154 (68.7%) female nursing staff reporting PMS. The most common symptoms were low back pain (91.1%), abdominal discomfort (90.6%), cold hands and feet (87.1%), and lethargy (87.1%). Moreover, 91.5% of the 224 female nursing staff reported at least one MNC activity. The nursing activities most frequently missed or left incomplete were liquid intake and output monitoring as ordered (43.3%), medication administration within 30 min before or after the scheduled time (43.3%), and electrocardiogram monitoring as ordered (42.9%). “Abdominal discomfort” from the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire was significantly correlated with the majority of MNC activities (p < 0.001). ConclusionsThis study provides evidence for a strong association between PMS and MNC among female nursing staff, suggesting that administrators should take the premenstrual conditions of female nursing staff into consideration. It is necessary to provide appropriate understanding and support to mitigate the impact on patient care and safety.

The Lived Experience of Parents of Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs on Public and Private Insurance: A Phenomenological Study.

The number of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) is steadily growing in the United States. There are significant differences between private and public health plans in terms of cost, adequacy, and parent satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of parents with CYSHCN enrolled in public and private insurance with or without a nurse care coordinator. This study also sought to understand parents' experience of support. The primary practice setting was participants' choice of location. A qualitative descriptive design was used with 16 parents of children and young adults aged 2 to 21 years. Semistructured interviews were used, and Colaizzi's (1978) eight steps was the selected interpretive method. Five themes emerged for parents navigating their child's insurance in the presence or absence of a nurse care coordinator: (1) Struggle with Self-Preservation, (2) Abandonment and Isolation, (3) Self-Reliance and Advocacy, (4) Interdependence, and (5) Lifeline. These themes were also dependent on the type of insurance and sources of support available. Models centered on care coordination can also be used as a mechanism to guide nurse care coordinators in practice. Providing care coordination support could help lessen the caregiver burden especially while navigating public or private insurance. Results highlighted how insurance companies can make potential changes within the health plan infrastructure. Incorporating nursing care coordination activities not only results in health care savings for the health plan but also improved health outcomes for its enrollees.

Acoustic characteristics of bedrooms in two types of long-term care facilities in China

The aim of this study was to quantitatively determine the acoustic characteristics of bedrooms in two types of long-term care facilities in China. Objective acoustic conditions, including noise levels and reverberation times, were measured through a series of acoustic measurements in twelve bedrooms in two nursing homes and three adult care homes in Kunming city, China. The impacts of noise and sound preferences were evaluated through a questionnaire survey administered to residents and nursing staff. In terms of the sound field, the background noise levels in most measured bedrooms exceeded the WHO's recommended value (30 dBA) by approximately 10–15 dBA. Compared to those in adult care homes, the noise levels in nursing homes were approximately 5–7 dBA higher during the daytime and 2–3 dBA higher during the nighttime due to frequent nursing activities. Moreover, noise levels were 5–15 dBA higher in roadside bedrooms. The reverberation time of five bedrooms reached 0.8 s at low frequency (125 Hz) due to their large space and absence of sound-absorbing materials. The questionnaire showed that noise sources were mainly perceived as coming from corridors and out-of-windows by residents and nursing staff. Traffic noise, residents' yelling in pain (just in nursing homes) and footsteps were considered the most noticeable noises, which may have had negative effects on participants' sleep quality, health, and emotional state. Moreover, the residents in roadside bedrooms reported that noise had a greater impact on their sleep (p < 0.01). Compared to artificial and mechanical sounds, participants preferred nature sounds, such as streams and birds, which were significantly (p < 0.01) positively correlated with age.

Status of the practice of oral care and sputum suction for patients with intubation and mechanical ventilation among nurses at Vinh Phuc general Hospital in 2023

Objectives: Describe the status of the practice of oral care and sputum suction for patients with intubation and mechanical ventilation among nurses at Vinh Phuc General Hospital in 2023 and associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on nurses’ implementation of technical procedures of sputum suction and oral hygiene for patients on mechanical ventilation through endotracheal tube. Research time was from March 2023 to June 2023. Participants were nurses working at the Intensive Care and Poisoning Control Department of Vinh Phuc General Hospital performed oral hygiene and sputum suction for patients. Results: Nurses in the age group 18-40 accounted for the highest percentage (88.2%). Working seniority from 5-10 years accounted for the highest proportion of 55.9%; Seniority &lt;5 years accounted for the lowest rate at 11.8%. There were 64.7% of nurses who performed satisfactorily and 35.3% of them performed unsatisfactorily the sputum suction and oral hygiene procedures. Conclusion: The implementation of the procedures of sputum suction and oral hygiene for patients with ventilators is not at a high level. Some factors related to the care activities of nurses include age, professional qualifications; working seniority; working time; number of patients to be cared for.