Enhancing Tracheostomy Care: Knowledge Among Nurses in Intensive Care Units.

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      Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8704517 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1550-5111 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08879303 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Crit Care Nurs Q Subsets: MEDLINE
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      Publication: 2003- : Hagerstown, MD : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
      Original Publication: [Frederick, Md. : Aspen Publishers, c1987-
    • Subject Terms:
      Tracheostomy*/nursing ; Intensive Care Units* ; Clinical Competence*; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Critical Care Nursing/education ; Middle Aged ; Respiration, Artificial/nursing ; Middle East ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    • 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.
      Competing Interests: Researchers declare no conflict of interest with any organization regarding the materials discussed in this paper.
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    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241205 Date Completed: 20241205 Latest Revision: 20241205
    • Publication Date:
      20241209
    • Accession Number:
      10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000533
    • Accession Number:
      39638335