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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
Year : 2019, Volume : 10, Issue : 7
First page : ( 1467) Last page : ( 1471)
Print ISSN : 0976-0245. Online ISSN : 0976-5506.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0976-5506.2019.01800.X

Knowledge regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) among the ICU Nurses in Selected Hospital of Pune City

Mistry Manisha Vikrant

Asst. Professor, Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Online published on 19 August, 2019.

Abstract

Aims and Objectives

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) among the ICU nurses

Background

Although there is increasing awareness about the Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) it is an area that needs exploration.

Design

This study was descriptive with quantitative approach.

Methods

22 staff nurses were selected using non-probability purposive sampling and were administered with a structured questionnaire

Results

The nurses had adequate knowledge about the TPN.

Conclusions

This study indicates that regular in-service education will keep the nurses updated and make them more competent in dealing with the clients requiring TPN.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

The study re-iterated that Nurses are suitable team members for continuous nutritional care and therefore must be always involved in direct patient care.

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Keywords

Knowledge, Total parenteral nutrition, TPN, Nurses, ICU.

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