Abstract

Objective of the study to assess nurses' knowledge regarding Glasgow Coma Scale for critically ill patients. Descriptive study was carried out in intensive care units and emergency department at AL-Hussein Teaching hospital. The study conducted during the period from 28th, October, 2021 to 21th, June 2022. Involving a non-probability (purposive) sample of (72) nurses. The data collection process was performed from 24th \ November\ 2021 to 17th \ February\ 2022. A questionnaire was constructed by the researchers which consisted of 2 parts involving demographics and Nurses Knowledge regarding Glasgow Coma Scale. The validity is determined through a panel of experts. Highest percent (54.2%) were (From 18 – 27 yrs.) years old, most of them were married female, With Bachelor nursing qualification. The highest percentage of the participants (58.3%) were having moderate knowledge Concerning Glasgow Coma Scale. Non-significant correlation between socio-demographic variables and nurses' Knowledge. Training programs and periodic assessment and training sessions should be conducted for new nurses working in critical care units to improve their knowledge related to Concerning Glasgow Coma Scale