Subjective perception and analysis of physical assessment technique in clinical nurses
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2011.16.002
- VernacularTitle:护士对身体评估技术的认知与分析
- Author:
Lili ZHANG
;
Guang SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Physical assessment;
Education training;
Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2011;27(16):3-5
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the subjective perception and influential factors of physical assessment technique in clinical nurses. Methods Using self-designed physical assessment skills questionnaire to investigate nurses in the six provinces of China, 1115 questionnaires were valid. Results There were 11 items in this questionnaire. The first four were: physical assessment is an essential skill of nurses (88.1%),the importance of continuous learning (84.8%), lack of maturity assessment tools (79.8%), heavy workload,lack of time (60.8%). The result of multiple regression analysis (stepwise) showed that hospital-level and regional were the main factors affecting the subjective perception. Conclusions The development of physical assessment reies mainly on rational allocation of human resources structure, establishing the physical assessment framework, and make sure different departments have their own characteristics and the importance of continuing education.
