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KMID : 0388320130200040372
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2013 Volume.20 No. 4 p.372 ~ p.380
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Perceived Importance and Performance of Intravenous Fluid Therapy by Nurses in Small-Medium General Hospitals
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Kim Jong-Im
Lee Ji-Hyun
Chang Ock-Ja
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to investigate nurses" perceived importance of, and performance of intravenous fluid therapy.
Methods: Data were collected from a convenience sample of 234 nurses (return rate: 93%) working in 3 small-medium general hospitals.
Results: The score for perceived importance of intravenous fluid therapy (3.65±0.37) was higher than that of performance (3.45±0.39). There were positive correlations between perceived importance and performance (r=.576, p<.001). There were 180 (80.8%) errors in intravenous fluid therapy. Perceived importance and performance scores were higher in nurses who had not experienced medication errors in intravenous fluid therapy.
Conclusion: The results indicate a need to develop appropriate strategies to improve perceived importance and performance and enhance safety management during intravenous fluid therapy for nurses in small-medium general hospitals.
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KEYWORD
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Intravenous infusions
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