Obstacles faced by nurse's working at Mukalla hospitals towards care-given to obese patient in intensive care unit: from nurses' perspective

Abstract

Background: The obstacles faced by nurse workers regarding equipment used for the care given to obese patients in (ICU) are several so this study is aimed to know the obstacles faced by nurse workers regarding nursing care practices towards the care given to obese patients in (ICU).

Aim: To define the the obstacles faced by nurse workers regarding nursing care practices towards the care given to obese patients in (ICU).

Methods: The samples were collected with 152 questionnaires at Hadramout province, particularly at six hospitals in Mukalla city including Alborj Consultant Hospital, Hadhramaut Modern Hospital, Al Arab Specialized Hospital, Ibn Sina General Hospital, Mukalla Mother and Child Care Hospital, and Charitable Heart Foundation.

Results: The findings show that the percentage of males was 57.2 and females was 42.8%, the age distribution indicates that the majority of participants were between 24 and 30 years old, the educational level distribution shows that most participants held a Bachelor's degree (59.9%). Only 10.5% of individuals received training in caring for critically ill patients with obesity, with the main training duration being 5 days. Further, substantial deficiencies in the availability and adequacy of essential tools and equipment required for the care of critically ill obese patients

Conclusion: By addressing these critical areas and overcoming obstacles, healthcare facilities can significantly improve the care of critically ill obese patients, ensuring better health outcomes and a safer environment for both patients and healthcare providers.