Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)

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Use of Neurologic Assessment Performance and Education Needs of Neurologic Ward Nurses

신경계 간호사의 신경학적 검진 수행정도와 교육요구도에 대한 조사연구

  • Kim, Jeoung Hee (Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Choi, Eun Mee (Department of Nursing, Gangnam Severance Hospital) ;
  • Ko, Young Mi (Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Hee Ra (Department of Nursing, Kyunghee University Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Yoon Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Koo, Chong Mo (Department of Nursing, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital) ;
  • Park, Ju Yoon (Department of Nursing, Severance Hospital) ;
  • Seong, Sun Suk (Department of Nursing, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Mi Hee (Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University Hospital) ;
  • Yun, Yeoun Sook (Department of Nursing, Ajou University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Yun Rye (Department of Nursing, Korea University Guro Hospital)
  • Received : 2016.01.31
  • Accepted : 2016.02.29
  • Published : 2016.04.29
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe performance and education needs related to neurologic assessment by neurologic ward nurses. Methods: The study was conducted with a cross-sectional descriptive design. Participants, 297 neurologic ward nurses working in ten major hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi were surveyed from September 7 to October 1, 2015. Results: The mean score for performance of neurologic assessments was 3.04 points. Performances performed with high quality were orientation exam, mental status documentation, and muscle strength of extremities in that order. Performances performed with low quality were assessment of accessory nerves, hypoglossal nerves, and cerebellum function in that order. There were significant differences according to whether there was ward education programs on neurologic assessment and teaching experiences within a year. These variables significantly affected the quality of neurologic assessment performance. The need for neurologic assessment training was 3.14 points. Conclusion: Amount of performance and demand for education on neurologic assessment, which are required in the clinical setting, were significantly high. To perform neurologic assessments with high quality, development of education program for neurologic assessment and continuous education courses are required at either the department or neurological nursing organization level.

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