"The Level of Nursing Knowledge in Caring Patients Suffering from Cerebrovascular Accidents in Emergency Departments in Health Care Centers and Hospitals in Riyadh Region"

Abstract

Cerebrovascular accidents are considered a serious health problem, which requires the attention of nursing workers first in terms of detection, diagnosis, and medical care. This study aimed to determine the extent of knowledge of nursing workers in emergency departments in health care centers and hospitals in the Riyadh region about dealing with cerebrovascular accidents. A cross-sectional study design was used among nursing staff in emergency departments, and a questionnaire was used to evaluate the study sample's knowledge of dealing with cerebrovascular accidents. Statistical analysis software (SPSS) was used to conduct descriptive analyzes such as percentages and frequencies regarding demographic factors and cognitive questions. The average knowledge of nursing staff was analyzed, and a P-Value = or less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results of the study showed that emergency nurses in health care centers and hospitals in the Riyadh region have good knowledge of cerebrovascular accidents, as their average knowledge reached (9.1). It was also found that there is a statistically significant relationship with regard to cerebrovascular accidents and knowledge of accidents. The study recommended the need to develop and increase nursing staff’s knowledge of dealing with cerebrovascular accidents because they have an impact on nursing practices in terms of patient health and preservation, as strokes are common, which requires managing patient care to maintain their safety, it also recommended nursing training by specialists in the field health care in order to maintain and develop their knowledge at the required level.