Assessment of Nurse’s Safe Behavior Towards Chemotherapy Management

Materia Socio Medica

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Maria Koulounti¹  Zoe Roupa²  Charalambos Charalambous³  Maria Noula² 

[1] Staff Nurse;Department of Life and Health Science, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia;Nicosia General Hospital

关键词: Nurses;    Chemotherapy;    Behaviour;    Knowledge;    Attitudes.;   

DOI  :  10.5455/msm.2019.31.282-285

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Avicena d.o.o

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: The management of chemotherapy in the hospital environment has been associated with increased risk of exposure to harmful factors. The use of the designated protective area and equipment during the preparation and the administration of chemotherapy is considered the gold standard of prevention. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess nurse’s behavior in one public and one private hospital during the management of chemotherapy. Methods: A cross sectional study design, using a self-completing questionnaire was used to collect the data, the final sample consisted of n=82 nurses, employed in the oncology and haematology department of Limassol general hospital and the bank of Cyprus oncology center. Results: Most of the sample had a positive attitude towards the management and preparation of chemotherapy and kept the personal protection measures 52,4%. Inadequate aeration system was found to exist in both the health care centers 17,1%.

【 授权许可】

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