Nurses' Knowledge, Perception of Practice, and Their Related Factors Regarding Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Southern West Bank Hospitals رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

Introduction: Venous thromboembolism is a preventable health problem in hospitalized patients. Effective Venous thromboembolism care necessitates coordination among various healthcare professionals. Nurses play a vital role by identifying at-risk patients and providing appropriate preventive measures, significantly improving VTE prevention during clinical care. Aim: To assess the level of knowledge among nurses and their perceived practices about venous thromboembolism prevention in southern West-Bank hospitals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design with census sample of 131 registered nurses was recruited from private and governmental hospitals in the South West Bank. Data were collected using an anonymous electronic questionnaire (google form). Results: The result show that 84.7% of nurses had inadequate knowledge regarding venous thromboembolism, while 69.5% demonstrated good practices in preventing deep vein thrombosis. Additionally, it highlighted that most nurses were unfamiliar with the deep vein thrombosis protocols at their hospitals. V Conclusion: The study revealed that most participants had a low overall level of knowledge regarding venous thromboembolism. Despite this, nurses exhibited a high level of practical application. To enhance both knowledge and practice in deep vein venous thromboembolism, it is crucial to implement targeted training, foster a collaborative learning environment, and encourage ongoing education.