Malini Ganabathi
MAHSA University, Malaysia
Title: Knowledge, attitude and practices (kap) on fall prevention among nurses at king abdulaziz hospital,saudi arabia.
Biography
Biography: Malini Ganabathi
Abstract
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) on Fall Prevention(FP) among Registered Nurses(RN) at King Abdulaziz Hospital (KAH) were assessed by using quantitative descriptive research design.A random sampling method were used to select the sample. A validated questionnaire on sociodemographic, and KAP on FP were used. Infromed concern and Ethical clearnce obtained .A total of 197 RN were responded. Among them, 96% were females, 55% had <5 year experience, 2.5% had worked >10 years.The average FP-related Knowledge level among participants was 16.26±1.2 (Range: 0 to 20). A minority were aware of relationship between falls and feet-numbness and depression (13.2% and 28.9%, respectively). The average score of the participants attitude toward FP was 2.14±0.75 (5 points in-total). In 12/20 items, the average score was <2. The Practices score was averaged 4.26 out of 5 (±0.93). The items with highest and lowest average values were “falls with no obvious harm are always reported” (4.94±0.27) and “participation in making FP policies” (3.02±1.75). Good knowledge did not correlate to positive attitude (p=0.8). The total score for nurses KAP on FP has a mean of 17.03 and ±1.702 Standard Deviation (SD);(13.79 with ± 2.061 SD and 11.08 with SD of ± 2.263.The study showed overall good knowledge and practice of FP at KAH, however there is a concern that the significance and potential impact of falls on patients’ outcomes are underestimated. Further, continuous training should be offered to highlight various falls risk factors and improve attitudes towards falls.