英文摘要 |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and the participating intention of the ER/ICU nurses toward current pre-hospital care (PHC) of emergency medicine service in Taiwan area. The study was a survey in nature, and a self-administered questionnaire was developed to conduct the data collection. Purposive sampling method was used to recruit subjects from medical centers, regional hospitals and local hospitals in Taiwan area. A total of 517 nurses whose questionnaires were completed were enrolled into this study. The major statistical procedures applied in data management were:descriptive statistics, Chi-square, t-test and one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that nurses have satisfactory knowledge about PHC. The training and qualification of the EMT and the performance of PHC were not satisfied with. Ninety percent subjects presented that nurses were appropriate to participate PHC. However, only 77% of the subjects presented the intention to participate PHC if it is optional. The most concerns were the risk/loss and lack of confidence. To cover the risk and to provide training program along with certification and registration system were perceived as essential in determining to participate PHC. These informations serve as good references for the administrators in planning the inclusion of nurses in pre-hospital care. |