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Medicine

Vol 9 No 2 (2024): December

Understanding Burn Management For Nursing Students
Memahami Manajemen Luka Bakar Untuk Mahasiswa Keperawatan



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DOI
https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.9.2024.10285
Published
October 10, 2024

Abstract

Background: Managing burn injuries, particularly in mass-burn scenarios, requires immediate first aid and early care, which are critical for improving outcomes. The quality of burn treatment is highly dependent on the knowledge and practical skills of nursing students, particularly those assigned to burn units. Knowledge Gap: Despite the critical nature of burn care, limited research has been conducted on the level of knowledge nursing students possess in this area, especially in regions like Basra, Iraq. Aims: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of burn management among nursing students at Basrah University, identifying gaps and correlations with sociodemographic factors. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 nursing students at Basrah College of Nursing. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire divided into two sections: (1) sociodemographic information, and (2) burn management knowledge, assessed through a standardized 3-point Likert scale. Results: The majority of respondents (78% female, 22% male) were aged 19-28 years. The results revealed that students demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding burn management. Furthermore, there was a highly significant correlation between the academic stage of the students and their test scores, suggesting that academic progression improves burn management understanding. Novelty: This study provides one of the first comprehensive assessments of burn care knowledge among nursing students in southern Iraq, highlighting the critical role of academic progression in enhancing practical burn care skills. Implications: The study suggests that incorporating practical burn care training into nursing education can significantly improve clinical outcomes in mass-burn scenarios.

Highlights:

 

  1. Knowledge of burn care improves with academic progression among nursing students.
  2. Majority of participants were female, aged 19-28 years.
  3. Enhanced burn care training is essential in nursing education curricula.

 

Keywords: Burn management, Nursing students, Knowledge assessment, Basrah University, Cross-sectional study

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