KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING SAFE OXYGEN THERAPY ADMINISTRATION AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

Author Name: 1. Mrs. Harpreet Kaur

Volume/Issue: 04/06

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2023-15523856/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Associate professor, Medical surgical nursing, INE GTBS © Hospital, Ludhiana. Punjab, India.

ABSTRACT

Oxygen is essential for all organisms on earth. In hospitals , oxygen is used as a treatment for various cardio-pulmonary disorders such as pneumonia, heart failure , hemorrhagic shock etc. while oxygen administration is lifesaving , too much can be dangerous. Safe oxygen administration is one of the most important aspects of patient care and is the core responsibility of the nurse. This study was conducted for the purpose to determine knowledge and attitude regarding safe oxygen administration among nursing students. The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge regarding safe oxygen therapy administration among nursing students, to assess deficit areas in knowledge regarding safe oxygen therapy administration among nursing students, to assess attitude regarding safe oxygen therapy administration among nursing students, to find relationship between knowledge regarding safe oxygen therapy administration with selected demographic variables like age, gender, professional course, year of study, Area of living and source of information. The study was carried out by using quantitative non experimental research design at selected nursing college of Ludhiana, the target population was 100 nursing students who were studying in selected nursing college. Convenient sampling technique was used to select sample. After taking verbal consent, A questionnaire and check list were distributed to assess knowledge and attitude toward safe oxygen therapy administration. Data was analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics and data was presented in tables and graphs. The findings of study revealed that majority (56%) of nursing students were in the age group of 21 to 24 year. As per gender, 91% were female and 70% were B.SC nursing students. 55% of students were of b.sc nursing 3rd year and GNM 3rd year. As per source of information maximum students (5 3%) have information from books as well as newspaper and 65% students belong to urban area. Regarding knowledge maximum 56% students have average knowledge regarding safe therapy administration and main deficit area was regarding devices used for oxygen administration. As per attitude 98% of students have positive attitude toward safe oxygen therapy administration. There was significant relationship between knowledge regarding safe oxygen therapy administration with course of study and area of residence.

Key words: Attitude, Nursing Students, Oxygen Therapy, Hypoxemia