Research Article

Determination of Nurses' Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application

Number: 24 December 30, 2024
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Determination of Nurses' Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge level of nurses working in a public hospital regarding the use of the Z-track technique in intramuscular injection application. Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study involved 130 nurses working in a public hospital in Turkey between January and April 2019. "Personal information form" and the "Suggestions form for the use of Z-track technique in intramuscular injection application" were completed. Statistical analyses included the Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman correlation. The significance level was taken as p < 0.05. Results: In this study, 71.5% of the nurses stated that they did not receive Z-track technique training, 78.5% did not use the Z-track technique, and 55.4% stated that they did not have sufficient knowledge about the Z-track technique. The mean accuracy score of nurses' knowledge regarding the use of the Z-track technique in IM injection was 7.61±2.41. The level of knowledge about the Z-track technique was found to be statistically higher in those below 30 years of age, in single people, and in those working in clinics that perform IM injections (p<0.05). In the research, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the knowledge levels of those whose professional working time was between 11 and 15 years (Mean Rank = 46.09) and those whose professional working time was 5 years or less (Mean Rank = 77.46) (p = 0.031). Likewise, in the study, there was a statistically significant difference between the knowledge levels of those who worked at their current workplace for 10 and 12 years (Mean Rank = 44.26) and those who worked for 4 and 6 years (Mean Rank = 78.04) (p = 0.037). A statistically significant, weak negative linear relationship was identified between age (r=-0.324, p=0.000), professional experience (r=-0.250, p=0.004), and tenure at the current workplace (r=-0.217, p=0.013) with knowledge levels. Conclusion: This study found that nurses' knowledge levels regarding the Z technique were insufficient. In order for nurses to have up-to-date information, it is recommended to provide in-service training at regular intervals and to measure training outcomes through exams. In addition, in order to increase the use of Z-track technique, it would be useful to develop, implement and supervise standards for the use of Z-track technique.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Fundamentals of Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 30, 2024

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

July 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 24

APA
Barış Eren, N. (2024). Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 24, 1222-1233. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1508825
AMA
1.Barış Eren N. Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application. IGUSABDER. 2024;(24):1222-1233. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1508825
Chicago
Barış Eren, Nadiye. 2024. “Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, nos. 24: 1222-33. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1508825.
EndNote
Barış Eren N (December 1, 2024) Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 24 1222–1233.
IEEE
[1]N. Barış Eren, “Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application”, IGUSABDER, no. 24, pp. 1222–1233, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1508825.
ISNAD
Barış Eren, Nadiye. “Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 24 (December 1, 2024): 1222-1233. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1508825.
JAMA
1.Barış Eren N. Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application. IGUSABDER. 2024;:1222–1233.
MLA
Barış Eren, Nadiye. “Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application”. İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, no. 24, Dec. 2024, pp. 1222-33, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1508825.
Vancouver
1.Nadiye Barış Eren. Determination of Nurses’ Knowledge Levels on Using the Z-Track Technique in Intramuscular Injection Application. IGUSABDER. 2024 Dec. 1;(24):1222-33. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1508825

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