Assess The Level Of Knowledge of Nurses Regarding Burn Patient Management In A Tertiary Care Hospital, KPK A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Burn injuries are traumatic and result from exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical, or radiation sources, causing varying degrees of tissue damage categorized as first-degree, second-degree, or third-degree burns (R. Mohammed et al., 2021). In nursing, comprehensive burn care knowledge is crucial as nurses manage all aspects of burn treatment, including wound cleansing, debridement, and applying appropriate dressings (S. A. Mohammed, 2016). They must vigilantly monitor for complications and adjust treatment strategies to ensure optimal outcomes (Dogra, 2004). Specialized tools, like the Rule of Nines or Lund and Browder chart, are used for accurate burn assessment, guiding treatment and rehabilitation (Hussein Mukhlif & Alwan Mansour, 2021), while nurses also play a key role in triaging burn patients to prioritize care effectively (Sanathanoon Ahmad, 2019).

Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methods employed in the study, including its descriptive cross-sectional design and the inclusion of three tertiary hospitals in Peshawar (3.2, 3.3). The study, lasting six months, involves a sample size of 305 determined through a confidence level of 95% and uses convenient sampling for participant selection (3.4, 3.5, 3.6). Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed to present findings in graphical or tabular formats (3.10, 3.11).

Result: The study reveals key insights into burn care expertise among healthcare professionals, highlighting that 56.7% of respondents are aged 24-29 and that 67.9% are female. Most participants (54.1%) have received specific burn care training, and 87.9% feel capable of providing psychological support to burn patients. Correlation analysis shows that knowledge of dressing methods and sterilization techniques are strongly related, emphasizing the need for integrated training across various aspects.

Conclusion: The study reveals a generally strong grasp of burn care principles among respondents, with high confidence in skills like pain assessment and vital sign measurement. However, it also highlights areas needing improvement, such as documentation practices, antibiotic use, and respiratory assessment. Future research should focus on evaluating educational strategies and their impact on patient outcomes to enhance burn care delivery

Key words:  level of Knowledge, among nurse, Outcomes, Experience