Knowledge and practice toward peripheral intravenous catheter care among nurses in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

Shafizan, Noratirah Shafika Mohd (2025) Knowledge and practice toward peripheral intravenous catheter care among nurses in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most frequently performed clinical procedures, and while essential for patient treatment, regular use can increase the risk of complications such as phlebitis. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice toward PIVC care among nurses and examine associated sociodemographic factors in the medical-surgical wards at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). A total of 154 nurses participated using a self-administered questionnaire, which included sections on demographics, knowledge (12 items), and practice (10 items). The results showed that 83.1% of nurses had good knowledge and 98.7% demonstrated good practice in PIVC care. A significant association was found between confidence in managing PIVC and both knowledge (p = 0.001) and practice (p < 0.001). Gender (p = 0.013), education level (p = 0.000), and years of working experience (p = 0.034) were also significantly associated with practice level. However, there were no significant associations between knowledge and other demographic variables. The findings suggest that while overall PIVC care among nurses was good, continuous training, clinical exposure, and confidence-building are important to strengthen specific knowledge areas and sustain high-quality care

Item Type: Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords: peripheral intravenous catheter
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RT Nursing
Divisions: Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Monograph
Depositing User: MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR
Date Deposited: 07 Jan 2026 07:17
Last Modified: 03 Mar 2026 02:38
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63427

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