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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Use of Anti-embolic Stockings Among Nurses in ICUs

Lissa Peter, Agnel Poly, Alja Joji, Anby Benny, Aneena Paul, Asbin Azeez

Abstract


Deep vein thrombosis is less likely while wearing anti-embolic stockings. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the usage of anti-embolic stockings in intensive care units. A quantitative descriptive design was used. The study was undertaken among 100 nurses using a convenient sampling technique. Questionnaire and rating scales were the tools used, the content validity and reliability of tools were established. The study was conducted from September 14 and 15, 2022 in Lisie Hospital. The result depicted that 19% of nurses had excellent knowledge regarding the use of anti-embolic stockings, 48% of nurses had good knowledge, 30% of them had average knowledge, and 3% of them had poor knowledge. A total of 62% of nurses had favorable attitude towards the use of anti-embolic stockings and 38% of nurses had highly favorable attitude. Most of the nurses (92%) had adequate practice and 8% had moderately adequate practice in using anti-embolic stockings. But the good practice was lacking in specific areas and this study enlightened the importance of knowledge, attitude, and practice among nurses in the use of anti-embolic stockings.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijncc.v9i2.2357

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