Knowledge of Nurses in ENT Related Complications in Non-Dedicated Sub-Specialty Wards

Authors

  • Talha Ahmed Qureshi Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Patel Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Rahim Dhanani Section of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Anwar Suhail Section of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Ahad Ahmed Qureshi Section of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Zeeshan Ali Shaikh Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

Keywords:

ENT diseases, Postoperative complications, Nursing care, Dedicated wards, Nurse training

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: In our tertiary care hospital, we do not have a specialized ENT in-patient ward. All ENT patients are accommodated in any of the surgical wards or medical wards. In the event of any complications, we were not sure as to how adept are the nurses in all the wards to handle different situations in ENT patients. Objective: To assess whether there is difference amongst nurses in terms of knowledge of potential ENT related complications and patient care between different wards and formal ENT training. Methodology: Nursing staff involved in routine care of adult patients in general ward and special care units were included in the study. A ten-point questionnaire was used to assess knowledge of nurses in ENT patient care. Participants were approached during the working day and were asked to fill out the questionnaire ‘on the spot’. Each questionnaire was checked and evaluated by two ENT residents and rated out of 10. Result: The average scores of nurses across the wards were not same and there was significant differences (p < 0.01); it was found that in ward b1 nurses scored higher marks compared to those from other wards. Trained nurses were evenly distributed in all wards and there were no association between the distributions of trained nurses across the wards. Positive correlation was observed between the scores and experience of ENT trained nurses. Conclusion: It is advisable to have dedicated ENT and subspecialty wards and provide formal nursing training with respect to managing ENT complications to ensure ultimate patient care.

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Published

2020-12-28

How to Cite

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Qureshi TA, Dhanani R, Suhail A, Qureshi AA, Shaikh ZA. Knowledge of Nurses in ENT Related Complications in Non-Dedicated Sub-Specialty Wards. Nat J Health Sci [Internet]. 2020Dec.28 [cited 2024Mar.28];3(1):11-5. Available from: https://ojs.njhsciences.com/index.php/njhs/article/view/100

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Research Article