Analysis of the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis Knowledge and Prevention Practices among Orthopedic Nurses in Western Guangxi

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the current status of deep vein thrombosis knowledge and prevention practice of orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi, and to analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide reference strategies and empirical evidence for the training and VTE management of nurses in the future. Methods: From July to August 2023, a questionnaire survey was conducted on 250 orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi using the Chinese version of the deep vein thrombosis risk knowledge and prevention practice evaluation questionnaire. Results: A total of 250 nurses were surveyed, and the total score of DVT knowledge and prevention practice was (92.31±6.33), which was at a medium level overall. The score of deep vein thrombosis knowledge was (28.96±2.17), which was at a good level, and the score of prevention practice was (63.35±4.76), which was at a medium level. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that nursing years, years of work in the current department, nurse professional title and grade, and whether or not they had received VTE specialist training were influencing factors for the knowledge dimension of deep vein thrombosis; nurse professional title, nurse grade, and whether or not they had received VTE specialist training were influencing factors for the practice dimension of deep vein thrombosis prevention. Conclusion: The total scores of DVT knowledge and prevention practice of orthopedic nurses in western Guangxi were at a medium level overall, with a good grasp of the DVT knowledge dimension score, and the prevention practice part needed to be improved. It is recommended that nursing managers pay attention to the nurses' knowledge of DVT, attach importance to the knowledge training of nurses with low seniority and low professional titles, provide more opportunities for learning and communication, and combine the training content with clinical work to ensure that nurses can apply theoretical knowledge to actual nursing work.