A survey of critical care nurses’ knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

Hunt, L; Frost, SA; Newton, PJ; Salamonson, Y; Davidson, PM

A survey of critical care nurses’ knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

Hunt, L Frost, SA Newton, PJ

Salamonson, Y Davidson, PM

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Citation:: Australian Critical Care, 2017, 30 (1), pp. 21 - 27
Issue Date:: 2017-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Hunt, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Frost, SA	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Newton, PJ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5006-2037	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Salamonson, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.available	2016-02-22	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Critical Care, 2017, 30 (1), pp. 21 - 27	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1036-7314	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/111526
dc.description.abstract	© 2016 Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd Background Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome are potentially life threatening conditions. Critical care nurses need to understand the factors that predispose patients to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Predicting and managing IAH and ACS are important to improve health outcomes. Aim The aim of this paper was to (1) assess the knowledge of Australian critical care nurses about current IAH and ACS practice guidelines, measurement techniques, predictors for the development of IAH and ACS and (2) identify barriers in recognizing IAH, ACS and measuring IAP. Methods Between October 2014 and April 2015 86 registered nurses employed in the area of critical care were recruited via the form to participate in an on-line, 19-item questionnaire. The survey was distributed to critical care nurses via the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) mailing list and directly to intensive care units via The majority of participants were women (n = 62) all participants were registered nurses employed in critical care the response rate was 3.2%. The study design was used to establish demographic data, employment data, and individuals’ knowledge related to IAH and ACS. Participants had the option to write hand written responses in addition to selecting a closed question response. Results The results showed that most survey participants were able to identify some obvious causes of IAH. However, less than 20% were able to recognize less apparent indices of risk. A lack of education related to IAP monitoring was identified by nearly half (44.2%) of respondents as the primary barrier to monitoring IAP. Conclusion Critical care clinicians’ knowledge of IAH and ACS is generally low in the areas of presentation and outcomes of IAH and ACS requiring tailored and targeted educational interventions.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Critical Care	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.aucc.2016.02.001	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Intra-Abdominal Hypertension	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Critical Care Nursing	en_US
dc.title	A survey of critical care nurses’ knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	30	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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Abstract:

© 2016 Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd Background Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome are potentially life threatening conditions. Critical care nurses need to understand the factors that predispose patients to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Predicting and managing IAH and ACS are important to improve health outcomes. Aim The aim of this paper was to (1) assess the knowledge of Australian critical care nurses about current IAH and ACS practice guidelines, measurement techniques, predictors for the development of IAH and ACS and (2) identify barriers in recognizing IAH, ACS and measuring IAP. Methods Between October 2014 and April 2015 86 registered nurses employed in the area of critical care were recruited via the form to participate in an on-line, 19-item questionnaire. The survey was distributed to critical care nurses via the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) mailing list and directly to intensive care units via The majority of participants were women (n = 62) all participants were registered nurses employed in critical care the response rate was 3.2%. The study design was used to establish demographic data, employment data, and individuals’ knowledge related to IAH and ACS. Participants had the option to write hand written responses in addition to selecting a closed question response. Results The results showed that most survey participants were able to identify some obvious causes of IAH. However, less than 20% were able to recognize less apparent indices of risk. A lack of education related to IAP monitoring was identified by nearly half (44.2%) of respondents as the primary barrier to monitoring IAP. Conclusion Critical care clinicians’ knowledge of IAH and ACS is generally low in the areas of presentation and outcomes of IAH and ACS requiring tailored and targeted educational interventions.

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