Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Hygiene for Intensive Care Unit Patients in Khartoum State at Governmental Hospital, 2020_2021
Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Hygiene for Intensive Care Unit Patients in Khartoum State at Governmental Hospital, 2020_2021
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Date
2020
Authors
Emad Abdelakareem
Mazin Babiker
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Napata College
Abstract
Oral care is a vital procedure for critically ill patients in the intensive care
unit (ICU). Oral care may affect the clinical result as well as the wellness
of intensive care patients. Adequate knowledge about oral nursing care
guideline is important for nurses to deliver appropriate oral care.
A descriptive cross sectional hospital based study was conducted aimed
to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of intensive care nurses
regarding oral care in critically ill patients in seven governmental
Hospitals, Khartoum State, Sudan,(2020-2021). The sample size
consisted of 95 nurses in ICUs. Data were collected using interview
questionnaire; data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social
Sciences (SPSS). The results revealed that (65.3%) of nurses with 1-3
years of experience. (63.2%) of participants responded with correct
answers regarding definition of dental plaque, only 4.2% knew that
gingivitis is a gum disease. 24.2% said gingivitis is due to plaque. (64.2%)
of participants knew that periodontitis is an Inflammation of tooth
supporting structure, 24.2% said plaque is the cause of periodontitis.
(57.9%) of participants practice mouth care twice per a day .,
The study concluded that nurses' knowledge regarding oral care for
critically ill patients in intensive care unit was inadequate , while their
practice and attitude is fair.