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Nurses' Perception and Practice of Fluid Intake and Output Measurement

간호사의 수분 섭취배설량 측정에 대한 인식도와 수행도

  • Kang, Nam-Yi (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Ahn, Sukhee (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2016.06.13
  • Accepted : 2016.08.02
  • Published : 2016.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This research aimed to identify levels of nurses' perception and practice of fluid intake and output (I & O) measurement and to explore the relationship between perception and practice of it. Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey design, 195 nurses who practiced fluid I & O measurement were recruited from a general hospital. Nurses who agreed to participate in this study completed a structured study questionnaire to assess their levels of perception and practice of fluid I & O measurement. Results: A level of perception of I & O measurement was high (3.46 points out of 5), and scores for 3 subdomains of I & O (importance, accuracy, and efficacy) were evenly high. The level of practice of I & O was fairly high (3.76 points out of 5). Perception and practice of I & O were highly correlated (r=.73, p<.001). Conclusion: Nurses seem to have higher levels of perception and do practice fluid I & O measurement correctly. In order to have reliable and valid I & O measures, nurses need to have continuous education on I & O measurement based on clinical guideline to utilize it as an invaluable clinical instrument.

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