Awareness of the Importance of Handling Skills Among the Staff Nurses in Stroke ICU

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  • Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad - 415110, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Department of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad - 415110, Maharashtra ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2024/36543

Keywords:

Awareness, Handling Skills, ICU, Staff Nurses, Stroke

Abstract

Background: Today, stroke has become the most common condition that people in every age group are facing. There are various reasons why a stroke can happen, whether it is a symptom or a complication. The main goal is to handle these people, especially in their early stages. Objective: The objective of this research is to study the awareness of the importance of handling skills among the staff nurses in stroke Intensive Care Units (ICU). Method: A simple random sampling technique was used to select the 93 nursing staff of Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study period was 6 months. The devices included a demographic questionnaire and a recognition scale for checking the proficiency of nurses in managing stroke cases. From the literature reviews, the researcher developed the entirety of the questionnaire. The analysis’s conclusion showed that the average individual age was 29 years. Their age range was 23-36 years. The male participants were 62% while females were 38%. The survey questionnaire highlighted multiple areas where nurses exhibited limited awareness. These areas encompassed understanding common patient positions, employing effective methods for patient positioning, recognising the advantages of early mobilisation and the essential role that nurses perform in facilitating optimal positioning and early mobilisation for stroke patients. The results were calculated based on the responses and then presented with the help of statistical analysis. Results: Based on the statistical analysis, it was found that there is a lack of and incomplete knowledge about the various aspects of the handling methods of a stroke patient in the ICU. Conclusion: Findings show that nurses are facing various difficulties and have little knowledge about the handling methods of stroke patients, their positioning and changing the patient’s clothes.

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2024-05-17

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Aherrao, T. R., & Shah, M. (2024). Awareness of the Importance of Handling Skills Among the Staff Nurses in Stroke ICU. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, 24(3), 271–274. https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2024/36543

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Research Article
Received 2024-02-12
Accepted 2024-04-23
Published 2024-05-17

 

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