Knowledge on Tracheostomy Among Nurses Working in Anaesthesia Departments and Intensive Care Units at Misurata in Medical Center and National Cancer Institute, Misurata, Libya (an important health education indicator for healthcare management, public heal
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Nurses, Knowledge, tracheostomy, Misurata Medical Center, National Cancer InstituteAbstract
Background:Airway obstruction is a medical emergency that requires artificial support for the airway, such as using endotracheal tubes or creating a tracheostomy. To maintain airway patency, a specialized nurse is required to provide care for this type of patient. The aim of this study was to assess the nurses’ level of knowledge of tracheostomy among nurses working at Misurata Medical Center and the National Cancer Institute, Misurata, Libya. Materials and Methods: An observational quantitative hospital-based survey using self-administered structured questionnaire was conducted among convenience sample of 75 nurses working in the medicine, surgical, and pediatric intensive care units at Misurata Medical Center and National Cancer Institute in Misurata, Libya. Results: Majority of nurses (93.3%) had a good level of knowledge, and 6.7%) nurses had a low level of knowledge. There was no significant association, there were no significant association between nurses’ knowledge and age, gender, education level, as well as work experience (P-value >0.05). Conclusion: The level of knowledge was high. Therefore, we hope and strongly support the continuing professional development during service for registered nurses working in the medicine, surgical, and pediatric intensive care units by conducting more courses and workshops to raise the knowledge and practice level.
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