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Title
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ASSESSMENT OF PERINATAL NURSES' KNOWLEDGE OF ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME AND NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITH ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME.
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Creator
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Dennen, Gabrielle, Waldrop, Julee, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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Background: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a complex autoimmune disorder, is associated with thromboembolic events and 7%-25% of unexplained fetal losses. No research exists on perinatal nurses' knowledge of APS or its nursing management. Purpose: To assess perinatal nurses' knowledge and nursing management of pregnant women with APS. This pilot study also may justify a study with a larger sample size and more recruitment sites, as well as determine the need for an educational program on...
Show moreBackground: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a complex autoimmune disorder, is associated with thromboembolic events and 7%-25% of unexplained fetal losses. No research exists on perinatal nurses' knowledge of APS or its nursing management. Purpose: To assess perinatal nurses' knowledge and nursing management of pregnant women with APS. This pilot study also may justify a study with a larger sample size and more recruitment sites, as well as determine the need for an educational program on APS for perinatal nurses. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional pilot study. Ninety-two registered nurses working in perinatal areas from a metropolitan medical center in the Southeastern United States completed a 20-item survey on demographics and knowledge about APS and nursing management of patients with APS. Analyses: Descriptive statistics were conducted to characterize the sample. ANOVA, t tests, Pearson's correlation, and logistic regression were used to determine factors associated with knowledge of APS and its nursing management. Conclusion: The average score of participants on the 8 knowledge items of the survey was 1.4. Only current work area was associated with knowledge scores, however, previous familiarity with APS was associated with higher scores.
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Date Issued
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2013
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Identifier
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CFH0004336, ucf:45039
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004336
