Awareness of intensive care nurses regarding the bowel protocol of critically ill patients at Omdurman Military Hospital 2018

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background :-gastrointestinal motility disturbances are commen in critically ill patients abnormalities in gastric empty and dirreha are well studied and have a considerable impact in critically ill patients progessess. OBJUCTIVE :- The aim of this to study awareness of the nurses working in the intensive care setting towards the bowel protocol used for the critically ill patients . .Methodology:- Descriptive hospital based study design in the form of an online survey was conducted for the nurses working in the intensive care unit. Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics and qualitative data a content analysis. Result :-the present study is need for further education regarding the importance of bowel management in critically ill patients. Conclusion :-The findings of this study indicated that even though many of the nurses were experienced, there still remain concerns regarding bowel management with issues of lack of knowledge and awareness, lack of accountability and responsibility and poor attitudes of staff .Recommendations :-were made to increase education and staff awareness with regular audits and vigilant supervision. Also further studies related to this concept are recommended preferably in a different setting.