International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective: to analyze the current situation of nurses knowledge, belief and practice in the selection of vascular access devices, and analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide effective guarantee for patients intravenous treatment. Methods: 800 nurses from 202011 to December 2020 were selected to conduct a questionnaire survey, analyze the current situation of nurses knowledge, belief and practice of vascular access device selection, and analyze the influencing factors. Results: there were 10 items of knowledge, with a total score of (22.10 ± 2.33), 15 items of attitude, with a total score of (50.12 ± 7.09), and 16 items of behavior, with a total score of (50.23 ± 7.20). There were significant differences in gender, professional title and whether they had received training on vascular access devices (P < 0.05). Gender, professional title and whether they have received vascular access devices are the single factors for the selection of vascular access devices. Gender, professional title, whether they have received vascular access device and comprehensive ability were the cognitive factors of nurses vascular access device selection (P < 0.05). Conclusion: improving the comprehensive ability of nursing staff and actively carrying out systematic training of vascular access devices can improve the level of knowledge, belief and practice of vascular access devices, reduce the incidence of complications of vascular access devices and ensure the treatment safety of patients.

Vascular Access Device; Knowing, Believing And Doing; Present Situation; Influencing Factors; Nurse