J Korean Clin Nurs Res.  2018 Apr;24(1):74-84. 10.22650/JKCNR.2018.24.1.74.

Relationships between Sedation Knowledge and Nurse Practice Competences in Intensive Care Unit

• Jang H
• Lee J
• Nam AR
• Kim H

• KMID: 2411303
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2018.24.1.74

Abstract

PURPOSE
For this study an examination was done of relationships between intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' knowledge related to sedation and their clinical competencies in sedation practice.
METHODS
Ninety one ICU nurses were recruited from two tertiary hospitals in South Korea. A self-report questionnaire was used to examine the levels of knowledge related to sedation and nursing practice competence based on Ajzen's theory of planned behavior. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlations were performed using the IBM SPSS 21.0
RESULTS
ICU nurses are more knowledgeable about general information on sedation rather than up-to-date information. Continuing education on sedation was related to difference in knowledge levels. However, the levels of knowledge were not related to competence in sedation practice. Instead, a positive attitude toward sedation practice was significantly related to the subjective norms; orders and goals, perceived behavioral control, practice of sedation, and intention to use.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study provide fundamental information on levels of knowledge related to sedation practices of Korean ICU nurses. Continuing education should emphasize up-to-date information on sedation practice and need for positive attitudes which influence all other competencies towards sedation practices to achieve optical care of sedation in the ICU.

Keyword

Critical Care Nurse; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Knowledge; Clinical Competences; Clinical Protocols

MeSH Terms

Clinical Competence
Clinical Protocols
Critical Care*
Education, Continuing
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Intensive Care Units*
Intention
Korea
Mental Competency
Nursing
Tertiary Care Centers
Hypnotics and Sedatives