Assessing the Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses Regarding External Ventricular Drain Care of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Authors

  • Muhammad Saeed MSN Scholar, Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Bushra Habib Assistant Nursing Instructor, College of Nursing KEMU Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Mussarat Shahzad Nursing Instructor, Allama Iqbal Medical College of Nursing Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-III)96

Keywords:

External Ventricular Drain Care, Intensive Care Unit, Nurses, Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Objective of the study is to evaluate the practices of intensive care unit nurses regarding external ventricular drain care of traumatic brain injury patients. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) stands out as the primary cause of mortality in individuals aged 15 to 44, affecting both men and women. This research employed a descriptive cross-sectional design among 36 nurses at the Neuro Intensive Care Unit of Mayo Hospital Lahore. Result of study showed that majority of nurses were female and falls within the 20-30 years category (55.6%). Majority 61.1% of nurses demonstrated a competent level of practice. There is a significant association between socio demographic characteristics and practices of nurses. The study concluded that majority of study participants had competent practices regarding extra ventricular drain care of traumatic brain injury patients. Continuous professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, regular audits, and a safety-oriented culture are recommended for improving nurses practices caring for traumatic brain injury.

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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2023-09-30

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Saeed, M., Habib, B., & Shahzad, M. (2023). Assessing the Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses Regarding External Ventricular Drain Care of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 4(3), 1039–1045. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-III)96

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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