Authors: (including presenting author): :
Tang LN(1), Ng CS(1), Ng CF(2), Kwok PS(3), Li HS(1), Shek MK(1), Lui WK(2), Wu KM(4), Chan OL(1), Yiu WY(5), Wu SH(6), Siu LK(7), Ho SM(1), Cheng SP(3), Wong MK(1), Chan SW(1), Lai KM(5), Ng YB(1), Tsang WY(1), Wong CK(5), Kong CY(5), Lau SY(4), Law SL(2), Tang SK(2)
Affiliation: :
(1)Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, (2) Nursing Services Division, (3) Department of Psychiatry, (4) Surgery Department, (5) Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, (6) Paediatric & Adolescent Medical Department, (7) Obstetric & Gynaecology Department, United Christian Hospital
Introduction: :
Adverse outcomes of applying physical restraints at hospital is well documented. However, physical restraint is still a common option in attempting to keep patients safe in UCH. In order to understand nurses’ in-depth perception before developing any strategies, a KAP survey was conducted to provide a basis for an evidence-based strategies whose are tailor-making for the nurses in the next phase.
Objectives: :
To examine nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice toward using physical restraint among departments in UCH.
Methodology: :
The KAP survey is a validated self-administered questionnaire with a descriptive and cross-sectional design. Total 150 questionnaires were distributed to 6 wards in Medicine and Geriatrics (M&G), Orthopedic (ORTH) and Surgical (SURG) Departments between 4th and 25th Nov 2019. The score of KAP were collected and analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20 for window. The comparison of difference was done by using Pearson Chi-Square test.
Result & Outcome: :
112 completed questionnaires were returned, with 75% response rate. Of the total sample, 65% were females, 53% had working experience more than 6 years and 50% were working in M&G department. Good knowledge with mean score 7.92±1.56 out of 11, positive attitude (33.36±3.91 out of 39), and satisfied practices (32.66±4.14 out of 39) were found among the nurses. Significant and positive linear correlations between knowledge-attitude (r = 0.234, p
