Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Among Orthopaedic Nurses in Comprehensive Hospitals: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Cross-sectional survey assesses knowledge, attitudes, and practices of orthopaedic nurses regarding VTE prevention, indicating areas for improvement.
Key Points
Overall knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding VTE prevention among orthopaedic nurses scored well, averaging 88.54.
Knowledge scored 73.56, attitudes 95.66, and practices 95.96, highlighting a good understanding but a gap in knowledge.
Multiple linear regression revealed that position, training frequency, quality inspection, and discharge follow-up significantly influence VTE-related scores.
Enhancing VTE training and health education is crucial for better prevention strategies among orthopaedic nurses.