Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Ninu Sophia ¹, Susan Mathai ¹, Aarsha Saju ², Achsa Susan Paul ², Alina Susan Chacko ²

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, M.O.S.C College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN
2 3rd year BSc Nursing Students, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN

Abstract

Background: According to WHO, Sleep is triggered by a complex group of hormones that are active in the body, and that respond to cues from the body itself and the environment. Sleep disturbance is a frequently overlooked complication of intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of present study is to assess the quality of sleep and to identify the factors influencing quality of sleep among patients in intensive care unit. Materials and Methods: A descriptive analytical survey design was used in this study. Total of 54 patients in between the age group of 18-60 who were admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary care unit, Ernakulam were selected using a sample of convenience. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was computed using SPSS software. Results and Conclusion: Out of 54 subjects, 64.8% have good quality of sleep and 35.2% have poor quality of sleep. The study findings revealed that the noise produced by conversation is significantly associated with the quality of sleep among ICU patients (p=0.016). None of the other variables were found to be associated with the quality of sleep among ICU patients (p>0.05).

Keywords

Sleep quality, Sleep, Intensive Care Unit.

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Namitha Subrahmanyam ¹, Isha M. Aboobacker ², Susan Mathai ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, IN

Abstract

Introduction: The provision of safer and higher quality care is emphasized for nursing professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitude towards patient safety policies among nursing students, to find the association of patient safety competence score with selected variables of students and to compare the patient safety competence of nursing students in classroom and clinical setting. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among two self financing colleges of Kerala. 332 nursing students aged between 16 to 22 years were selected by convenient sampling technique. Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey (H-PEPSS) was used to collect data on patient safety competence. Attitude towards patient safety policy was measured using structured attitude scale on patient safety policies. Results: Student nurses’ theoretical competence patient safety was significantly higher 22(18,25) (p<0.001) than clinical competence 21(17,24). Hospital incident report was considered as the final step for correction of error by 78.61% of the respondents and only (29.52%) agreed with the statements expressing a view that non-punitive response to error is crucial to overall patient safety. Theoretical competence on patient safety was associated with course of study (p=0.007) and year of study (p=0.007) whereas year of study (p=0.041) and clinical experience provided in the course (p=0.004) were the significant factors associated with clinical competence on patient safety among student nurses. Conclusion: The findings showed that significant lacunae exist between clinical and theory competence with regard to patient safety among nursing students. The perception on safety communication and reporting also varied among different dimensions. This findings suggest a need to sensitize students regarding patient safety policies.

Keywords

Patient Safety Competence, Attitude, Patient Safety Policies, Nursing Students.

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