Hamdan Mohammad Albaqawi
University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Title: Level of awareness on holistic care approach of the ICU staff nurses in Hail city and their competencies
Biography
Biography: Hamdan Mohammad Albaqawi
Abstract
The study aims to determine relationship between the level of awareness of the ICU staff nurses on holistic care approach and the level of their nursing competencies. The study will utilize a quantitative, descriptive, correlational design. Frequency distribution, weighted mean, percentage, ANOVA and Pearson product moment of correlation will be employed for statistical treatments. This study will be conducted in four different hospitals in Ha’il City. Purposive sampling will be utilized in the selection of the respondents. The researcher will administer a researcher-made instrument for determining the level of awareness of the ICU staff nurses on holistic care approach. The researcher will utilize secondary data in the form of a copy of the competency evaluation tool, utilized by the nursing service and issued by Ministry of Health to determine the level of competency of ICU staff nurses. The results of the study can be utilized by the nursing service to develop a quality patient care program and unit-specific caring enhancement plans for ICU staff nurses.