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Abstract
Vascular access has become an indispensable part of modern medicine, and it is an integral part of patient care it is divided to two specific categories, namely peripheral vascular access and central
vascular access; although vascular access associated blood stream infections are significant source of morbidity and mortality. Nurses
play an important role in infection risk reduction by paying careful attention to applying standards of infection precautions and use appropriate care to reduce the risk of bacteremia and to be alert for
systemic signs of infection. The aim of this study was to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding application of infection control measures for patients with vascular access in I.C.U Design:
A descriptive exploratory study was used. Setting: The study was conducted at ICU at El-Basher Jordan Hospital. Study subjects: A convenience sample of all available nurses (no=38) were included in this study. Data collection tools: An interview questionnaire sheet and nurses’ performance observational checklist. Results: most of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures for patients with vascular
access at ICU (81.6%, 78.9%) respectively, there was statistically significant relation between nurses’ knowledge & their demographic
characteristics; academic qualification, attendance of training course (X2=8.1 & 4.4 respectively at p<0.05) & years of experience(X2=7.7 at p< 0.01) except (age& gender X2=0.1 & 0.5 respectively at
p>0.05). Furthermore, there was statistically significant relation between nurses’ practice & their demographic characteristics; years
of experience & attendance of training course (X2= 6.6 & 6.3 respectively at p< 0.01) & academic qualification(X2=8.2 at p<0.05), except (age& gender X2= 0.6 & 1.3 respectively at p>0.05)
Conclusion: Based on the study finding, most of the studied nurses at ICU had unsatisfactory knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures for patients with vascular access in ICU.
Recommendations: This study recommends the importance of inservice training courses to enhance the nurses’ knowledge and
practice and to avoid complications among patients with vascular access.