Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Nurses Utilizing Nursing Theory in the Clinical Setting at PMCH. Nawabshah

Abstract

Objective: To assess the extent of knowledge, preparedness of PMCH nurses about the practice of nursing theory, Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Begum Bilqees Sultan Institute of Nursing, Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Abad from 25th December,2016 to 25th January.2017.Self-administered survey tool was applied to the knowledge of different categories of nurses, Data was collected & analyzed by SPSS Software. ✓Results: There is sufficient knowledge among the graduate nurses about the nursing theory and its relevant application at the clinical setting, while diploma level nurses shown the need of further knowledge and guidance to understand the importance of the nursing theory in the context of quality care ofpatient. Conclusion: The quality education, curricula and the nurse's interest in learning the advanced quality care concepts would bring the safe, sound care to the patient, Theoretical concepts are not easy to understand and suitable for implementation unlessit is guided and organized by the competent authority ofnursing education.