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@#Introduction: Insertion of Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) is a common invasive procedure performed on patients that may contribute to several complications. Nurses are required to have adequate knowledge and practice to ensure the successful of the procedure. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of nurses towards PIVC insertion procedures. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre. A total of seventy- seven nurses working in the emergency department, obstetrics & gynecology patient admission centre, daycare oncology were participated in this study. The data was gathered using a modified questionnaire and standard PIVC insertion guidelines. Results: 21 (27.3%) nurses had high knowledge and 56 (72.7%) had low knowledge of PIVC insertion (M=7.77, SD=1.87). All 77 (100%) nurses performed insertion of PIVC according to the standard of practice (M=23.16, SD=1.51). A positive correlation between age and knowledge (rho=0.123) but a negative correlation towards practice (rho=-0.413). A positive correlation between working experience and knowledge (rho=0.094) but a negative correlation towards practice (rho=-0.047). There was a positive correlation between nurses’ knowledge and practice (rho=0.038). Conclusion: Nurses with good knowledge of PIVC insertion performed better as they were aware of the negative consequences of the procedure if conducted incorrectly. Knowledgeable and competent nurses are essential to ensure the quality of nursing care and safe practice towards patients. Future studies with larger samples of nurses involved in more hospitals in Malaysia are recommended.
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@#Support and education are vital for preemie moms to provide a comprehensive guide and ensure effective implementation of relevant information for premature baby care after NICU discharge. The present study aimed to determine the component of caregiving activities for premature babies. A six-stage methodological framework was used in guiding the review process recommended by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The EBSCOhost Medical database, which included Medline, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, and Ovid, grey literature, reference list, and the Google Scholar search engine, was used for the search strategies. A total of 105 studies of English-language articles were tracked from the year 2000–2016. Selecting only full text and peer review resulting in ten studies and eight relevant documents. Nineteen themes were identified related to premature baby care activities. In conclusion, the themes revealed were best described as specific caregiving activities for premature babies valuable for mothers to organise post-discharge care. To engage, mothers should provide appropriate care to their premature babies as NICU babies are more fragile than normal newborn babies.
