Affiliation:
1. Nineveh Health Directorate, Ibn-Sina Hospital, Dialysis Unit, Mosul, Iraq
2. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Abstract
Abstract
Background:
Nursing staff must take adequate precautions and implement appropriate practices to substantially reduce the risk of workplace transmission of blood-borne infections to patients and staff within dialysis units. This study aimed to evaluate the intervention measures for staff nurses in the dialysis unit.
Materials and Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to conduct the study from December 1, 2021, to April 1, 2022, in three Mosul City hospitals. A convenience sample was selected. Sixty nurses participated in the study.
Results:
The study findings show that 41.7% of the study sample was within the 25–29 year age group, and the highest percentage was of males (51.7%). Regarding qualifications, 43.3% of nurses had a bachelor’s degree, and 76.7% of them had less than 5 years of experience working in the dialysis unit. All the subjects received vaccination against the hepatitis virus. There are limitations in some nurses’ practices, such as wearing a face shield, cleaning and disinfecting the beds and chairs, and external surfaces of the machines during pre- and post-dialysis.
Conclusion:
The study concludes that there are clear defects in the application of some nursing procedures and measures to control the transmission of infections inside hemodialysis units in Mosul city hospitals.