Relationship Between Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Status Epilepticus Management and The Accuracy of Initial Emergency Treatment at Labuang Baji Regional Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency that requires immediate and appropriate treatment to prevent permanent brain damage, neurological deficits, and death. Nurses play an essential role in the implementation of early emergency management for patients with status epilepticus. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward status epilepticus management and the accuracy of initial emergency treatment at Labuang Baji Regional Hospital, Makassar. Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach involving 30 nurses working in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit who were selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using knowledge and attitude questionnaires and an observation sheet and were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The results showed that most nurses had good knowledge and positive attitudes toward status epilepticus management. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between nurses' knowledge and attitudes and the accuracy of initial emergency treatment (r = 0.716; p= 0.001). Conclusions: Nurses' knowledge and attitudes were significantly associated with the accuracy of initial emergency treatment for patients with status epilepticus. Continuous education and training programs are necessary to improve nurses' competencies and the quality of emergency nursing care