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Asghari E, Shakeri M, Parvan K, Sarbakhsh P, Davoodi A. Emergency nurses' knowledge and adherence to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines for patients with stroke. Journal of Hayat 2024; 30 (1) :48-61
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1- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,shakerimelisa2021@gmail.com
3- Dept. of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
3- Dept. of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Background & Aim: Stroke, as the primary and most critical cerebrovascular condition, is known as a leading cause of disability and mortality. Timely and appropriate care plays an important role in reducing death and associated complications. The purpose of this research is to assess the knowledge and adherence of emergency nurses to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines for patients with stroke.
Methods & Materials: In this descriptive study, a random quota sampling method was employed to select participants. A total of 170 emergency department nurses in Tabriz hospitals in 2023 self-administered knowledge and adherence scales. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, employing t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Results: The mean (SD) age of the nurses was 34.24±6.57 years, with a majority (101 nurses, 59.4%) having completed courses on the process and activation of Code-724. The mean scores for nurses' knowledge and adherence to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines were 52.67±10.37 (range score: 0-100) and 68.14±5.18 (range score: 15-75), respectively. A positive yet weak relationship was observed between nurses' knowledge and adherence to the guidelines (r=0.263, P=0.332). No significant association was found between nurses' socio-demographic characteristics and their knowledge and adherence scores (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings revealed suboptimal scores in nurses' knowledge and adherence to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines for stroke patients. Given the importance of adequate knowledge for adherence to guidelines, it is suggested to implement essential training and supervision measures for nurses.
Methods & Materials: In this descriptive study, a random quota sampling method was employed to select participants. A total of 170 emergency department nurses in Tabriz hospitals in 2023 self-administered knowledge and adherence scales. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, employing t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Results: The mean (SD) age of the nurses was 34.24±6.57 years, with a majority (101 nurses, 59.4%) having completed courses on the process and activation of Code-724. The mean scores for nurses' knowledge and adherence to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines were 52.67±10.37 (range score: 0-100) and 68.14±5.18 (range score: 15-75), respectively. A positive yet weak relationship was observed between nurses' knowledge and adherence to the guidelines (r=0.263, P=0.332). No significant association was found between nurses' socio-demographic characteristics and their knowledge and adherence scores (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings revealed suboptimal scores in nurses' knowledge and adherence to tissue plasminogen activator guidelines for stroke patients. Given the importance of adequate knowledge for adherence to guidelines, it is suggested to implement essential training and supervision measures for nurses.
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