Knowledge, attitude and practice of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among doctors and nurses in a tertiary teaching Hospital in Kelantan

Natchannah, Daya Sagari (2022) Knowledge, attitude and practice of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among doctors and nurses in a tertiary teaching Hospital in Kelantan. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of preventable hospital mortality. It is important for healthcare providers to understand the importance of VTE prophylaxis as it may reduce the burden of this disease. Objective: Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among doctors and nurses in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2022 at Hospital USM, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Data was collected using online validated questionnaires administered to doctors and nurses via WhatsApp and e-mail. The data was analysed by using SPSS software version 26. Results: The study was participated by 331 doctors and nurses. Good level of knowledge, attitude and practice of VTE were 92.4%, 78.5% and 78.5% respectively. Respondents from Internal Medicine, General surgery and Orthopaedics departments showed significant association with good knowledge and attitude. There are significant association between a working duration of more than 10 years and education level with good practice. Fear of bleeding was the most common practice barriers perceived by respondents (83.7%) in providing VTE prophylaxis. Conclusion: The results of this study show a good level of knowledge, attitude and practice among doctors and nurses regarding the implementation of VTE prevention. Education based on VTE and its prevention needs to be introduced to doctors and nurses. In addition, the formation of hospital policies will help doctors and nurses to be more sensitive about this issue

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: - Venous thromboembolism
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA440-440.87 Study and teaching. Research
Divisions: Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan (School of Medical Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2026 00:19
Last Modified: 10 May 2026 01:54
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63792

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