KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RISK FACTORS OF PHLEBITIS AMONG REGISTERED NURSES AT DISTRICT HEADQUARTER HOSPITAL CHARSADDA KPK, PAKISTAN

Kashif Ahmad, Asif Khan, Hazrat Ullah, Muhammad Hussain, Wajid Ullah, Habib Ur Rehman, Noor Saeed, Doonya Dar, Muhammaz Maaz

Authors

Kashif Ahmad, Asif Khan, Hazrat Ullah, Muhammad Hussain, Wajid Ullah, Habib Ur Rehman, Noor Saeed, Doonya Dar, Muhammaz Maaz Author

Keywords:

Phlebitis, intravenous therapy, nursing knowledge, risk factors, patient safety, education interventions

Abstract

Background: Phlebitis, or inflammation of the vein, is a common side effect of IV therapy that leads to significant discomfort and potentially deleterious after-effects. By providing effective IV care, nurses prevent some of the risk factors for phlebitis. Nursing practitioners have a knowledge deficit that is still unsupported despite the available recommendations, and patient safety and healthcare are compromised.

Aim: The purpose of this research was to analyze the knowledge of registered nurses concerning the risk factors for phlebitis in District Headquarters Hospital, Charsadda.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. There were 98 registered nurses selected through convenience sampling. Data collection was done using an adapted questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was utilized for analyses, including frequencies, means, and standard deviations for the frequency and measure variables, respectively.

Results: the study indicated that a significant majority of 70 participants (71.4%), demonstrated a poor level of knowledge, 21 participants (21.4%) possess good knowledge and 7 participants (7.1%) scored excellent level of knowledge.

Conclusion: The study found a vital need for focused educational interventions to close the knowledge gaps among nurses. Regular training programs, adherence to evidence-based protocols, and institutional support are crucial to increasing nursing abilities, improving patient safety, and lowering the occurrence of phlebitis.