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- N Shoqirat.
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh. nshoqirat@qmuc.ac.uk
- Nurs Stand. 2006 Apr 5; 20 (30): 41-7.
AimTo explore third year nursing students' understanding of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).MethodAn explorative survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was used. A convenience sample of 65 third year nursing students was selected from a university faculty of nursing in Scotland. Of 65 questionnaires distributed, 39 were returned, giving a 60 per cent response rate.FindingsMost respondents (n= 24, 62 per cent) were not confident in practical use of the GCS. However, they wanted to improve their theoretical knowledge as well as their practical skills.ConclusionA short training course is needed to make sure that students are able to use the GCS effectively while minimising errors.
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