Assessment Of Orthopedic Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Casting Measures In Mosul Hospitals
Abstract
Introduction: The main purposes of casting and fracture care are to provide support to injured joints, prevent joint injury, correct and support weak or deformed extremities, prevent worsening of abnormal curves in the spine, and support specific positions during healing. The objectives of the study are to assess nurses' knowledge regarding casting and managing fractures, and to determine the relationship between their knowledge and demographic characteristics such as age, gender, level of education, work location, training sessions, and years of experience in orthopedic wards.
Methods: A Descriptive study was carried out from November 2023 to February 2024 in Mosul hospitals to achieve the above objectives. A Non-Probability Sample of 35 nurses were included in the study, collected from orthopedic wards and casting units. Data was collected using a well-designed questionnaire consisting of two parts: part I included 7 items such as age, gender, level of education, previous training session, learning casting, work location, and years of experience in orthopedic wards, and part II included 48 items such as questions about anatomy, definition, types, treatment, and general information on fractures and casting. Descriptive statistics and Simple Linear Regression Model were used to analyze the data.
Results: The mean orthopedic nurses' knowledge score concerning casting and management of fractures was poor (45.4%).
Conclusion: The majority of the studied nurses had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding casting and caring for fractured patients. Therefore, it is recommended to have regular mandatory in-service training programs for orthopedic nurses.
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