Knowledge Levels of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses Regarding Retinopathy and Examination Process

Authors : Semra Köse, Gizem Kıvrak

Pages : 368-374

Doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1383038

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Publication Date : 2024-08-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to determine the knowledge levels of neonatal nurses in managing ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) and the examination process. Method: The descriptive research model was conducted between August-September 2023. A total of 171 nurses who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study during the specified dates. Data were collected using the \'Nurse Profile Form\' and the \'ROP Knowledge Form.\' Results: The average age of the participating neonatal nurses was 34.26 ± 7.16 years. It was found that 74.3% of them had a bachelor\'s degree, 23.4% had been working in neonatal clinics for 7-10 years, 62% followed current publications related to neonatology, and 95.3% had participated in ROP examinations. Among the descriptive characteristics of the nurses, it was found that the knowledge levels of those with postgraduate education were higher than those with bachelor\'s degrees. Additionally, those who followed current publications related to neonatal intensive care had higher ROP knowledge levels than those who did not (p <0.05). Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the knowledge levels of neonatal nurses regarding ROP and the examination process were at a good level, and some descriptive characteristics were significant according to the ROP knowledge form.
Keywords : Knowledge level, Nurse, Retinopathy, Neonate