Nurses' knowledge about assistance in urinary tract dysfunction after spinal cord injury

Objective: to report the knowledge of nurses about nursing care to people with spinal cord injury and urinary tract dysfunction. Methods: a cross-sectional study with 19 nurses from a tertiary hospital. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, validated concerning content for this...

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Main Authors: Inacia Sátiro Xavier de França (Author), Ellen Thaís Graiff de Sousa (Author), Alexsandro Silva Coura (Author), Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca (Author), Francisco Stélio de Sousa (Author), Sérgio Ribeiro dos Santos (Author)
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Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Objective: to report the knowledge of nurses about nursing care to people with spinal cord injury and urinary tract dysfunction. Methods: a cross-sectional study with 19 nurses from a tertiary hospital. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, validated concerning content for this research, containing sociodemographic, professional and knowledge variables. The Chi-square, Fisher and Contingency Coefficient tests were performed. Results: a higher frequency of correct responses was detected for catheterization of delay associated with a higher risk of infection (p<0.001); complications due to changes in micturition pattern (p<0.001); and discouragement to liquid intake at night (p<0.005). There was a lower percentage of correct answers for the orientation of Credé and Valsalva maneuvers (p<0.001). The training institution of participants was associated with knowledge (p=0.032). Conclusion: the participating nurses presented satisfactory knowledge about nursing care to people with spinal cord injury and urinary tract dysfunction.
Item Description:10.15253/2175-6783.20192040806
2175-6783