Table 3.
ICU nurses’ attitude towards ECG interpretation (N = 357).
| Attitudes | Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| I think ECG interpretation is difficult | 327 (86.0) | 25 (7.0) | 25 (7.0) |
| I think it is minimally important for a nurse working in the ICU to have skills in ECG interpretation | 67 (18.8) | 45 (12.6) | 245 (68.6) |
| I think nurses should rely on doctor’s opinions about ECG interpretation | 220 (61.6) | 58 (16.2) | 79 (22.1) |
| I think knowledge of ECG interpretation among ICU nurses helps with an early diagnosis of a patient with cardiac arrhythmias | 348 (97.5) | 6 (1.7) | 3 (0.8) |
| I think I have inadequate knowledge to be able to interpret patients’ ECG readings | 228 (63.9) | 76 (21.3) | 53 (14.8) |
| I think ECG interpretation is not among the priorities in nursing care | 34 (9.5) | 49 (13.7) | 274 (76.8) |
| I think vital sign monitoring is the most important for critically ill patients in nursing care | 353 (98.9) | 4 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| I think ECG interpretation is not meant for nurses | 59 (16.5) | 47 (13.2) | 251 (70.3) |
| I think regular, continuous education about ECG facilitates nurses’ ability to interpret ECG readings | 347 (97.2) | 7 (2.0) | 3 (0.8) |
| I think I am not well trained to be able to interpret patients’ ECG readings during nursing care provision | 162 (45.4) | 107 (30.0) | 88 (24.6) |
n, number of participants; %, percentage.