Nurses’ Knowledge About Bedside Shift Reports In Critical Care Units In Governmental Hospitals– Khartoum State
Nurses’ Knowledge About Bedside Shift Reports In Critical Care Units In Governmental Hospitals– Khartoum State
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Date
2024-12
Authors
Manal Elgassim Mohamed
Kalthoum Ibrahim Yousif
Manal Mohammed Hassan Ahmed
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Napata College
Abstract
Background: The bedside shift report is a standardized procedure to facilitate the successful
transfer of information between nurses using the SBAR tool for communication. This study
aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge about bedside shift reports in critical care units in
governmental hospitals.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional hospital-based study. The sample was collected from 179
nurses as total coverage from Omdurman Teaching Hospital, Ahmed Gasim Hospital, and
Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital. A structured interview questionnaire was used as a tool for
collecting data from the participants. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 20), and the results were displayed as tables and
charts.
Results: Most participants held a Bachelor's degree (79%). A significant portion of nurses had
less than 2 years of experience (80%). Only 13% of nurses had attended training related to bedside shift reports. The findings highlighted significant gaps in overall knowledge of bedside
shift reports among participants, with the majority having a fair (64%) level of knowledge. The
study found a significant association between both educational qualifications and years of
experience with knowledge of bedside shift reports (p-value 0.050 and p-value 0.020,
respectively).
However, no significant association was found between attendance at training courses and
knowledge levels (p-value 0.318). Conclusion: The study underscores significant gaps in nurses'
knowledge regarding bedside shift reports, highlighting the urgent need for improved training.
Addressing these deficiencies is essential for enhancing communication, ensuring patient safety,
and improving the quality of care during shift transitions.
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