Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Delivering Oxygen Therapy to Patients with Heart Diseases at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract
Background: If administered at the right time and in the right dosage, oxygen treatment can significantly save the lives of many people suffering from heart and lung conditions. Nurses are in charge of administering oxygen therapy and responding quickly to any unfavourable side effects. Like any other medication, oxygen must be administered by a nurse who must determine the patient's needs, provide it safely and appropriately, and monitor the patient's reaction. Methodology: One hundred and twenty-eight nurses participated in this cross-sectional study, which was carried out at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. STATA Version 12.1 was used to handle and analyse the data. Results: The majority of the participants, 114 (89%), had good knowledge regarding the delivery of oxygen therapy. One hundred and five (82%) had a positive attitude towards the delivery of oxygen therapy. Ninety-eight participants (77%) had good practice of delivery of oxygen therapy. Higher education levels were highly associated with good knowledge and practice of the delivery of oxygen therapy among participants. Conclusion and recommendation. Overall, this study's oxygen therapy practice, attitude, and knowledge were favourable. In contrast to individuals with lower educational levels, those with higher education levels demonstrated good practice and knowledge. The institute ought to send its staff members to further their education
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