Scientific Article Entitled: knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Clinical Nurses Regarding Catheter-Related Thrombosis. A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinical nurses regarding catheter-related thrombosis, identify influencing factors, raise awareness among nursing managers and nurses, and provide a basis for developing training programs on catheter-related thrombosis.

Between January 1 and February 31, 2021, a total of 549 nurses from Saudi health sector were recruited using a two-stage random sampling method. A self-designed questionnaire with good reliability and validity was used to measure nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to catheter-related thrombosis. Data analysis was performed using χ2 test, Welch t-test, and multiple linear regression analysis.

The results showed that clinical nurses had insufficient knowledge about catheter-related thrombosis (55.00%), while their attitudes were positive (88.49%) but their practices were inadequate (68.62%). Knowledge was significantly associated with job title, educational level, and training times (positive factors), while being specialized nurses in intravenous therapy and hospital level (negative factors) had an impact on knowledge. Attitude was influenced by training times, job title, and hospital level. Practice was only associated with training times.

In conclusion, although clinical nurses demonstrated a positive attitude toward catheter-related thrombosis, their knowledge level was inadequate and their practice was influenced by various factors. The study suggests that nursing managers should focus on strengthening training and skill assessment related to catheter-related thrombosis. Additionally, hospitals can implement relevant rules, regulations, and guidelines to reduce the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis.