Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in Depressive Patients
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https://doi.org/10.37628/ijnn.v1i2.86Abstract
The present study aims at assessing knowledge of staff nurses regarding restless leg syndrome (RLS) in depressive patients. A descriptive survey research design was used. Sixty staff nurses (N = 60) were selected using simple random technique sampling method. Data collected were pooled and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that among 60 staff nurses 26.66% (16) had inadequate knowledge, 50% (30) had moderate knowledge, and only 23.33% (14) had adequate knowledge. In conclusion, staff nurses need to have adequate knowledge regarding RLS, association with depression, and association with antidepressant medication because effective treatment of RLS will result in a significant improvement in depression in some cases. Keywords: depression, dysesthesias, restless leg syndrome, staff nurses, Willis–Ekbom diseaseReferences
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