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Improving Unlicensed Staff And Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Associated With Fluid Status Monitoring By The Utilization Of A Fluid Status Monitoring Protocol, Brittni Roberts
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects
Background: Monitoring fluid status may prevent adverse patient outcomes. Nurses and unlicensed staff are responsible for inpatient fluid status monitoring and documentation.
Methods: Registered nurses and unlicensed staff completed a pre-intervention questionnaire measuring their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to fluid status monitoring. They then completed an education session on fluid status monitoring and the new protocol. This protocol includes use of a fluid balance chart, a standardized daily weight process, and allowed patient participation. The protocol was implemented for 2 months, and the questionnaire was completed again post implementation.
Results: The results were analyzed using a Wilcoxon signed-rank test …