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Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan

Salwa Ali Mousa, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Amani Awad Taha, Nafesa Hamdan Abbo, Somia Jadalla Farg, Farida Rahamtalla Elsheekh.


Abstract
Objective: To assess the knowledge and practices of nurses regarding the transfer of critically ill surgical patients in university hospitals in Khartoum.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May to October 2022 and included 173 critical care surgical nurses at Soba, Ribat, and Bashair Teaching Hospitals. Data were collected using an interview-based questionnaire and an observation checklist developed from literature and nursing guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23 to evaluate knowledge, practices, and the influence of socio-demographic factors.
Results: Most nurses demonstrated inadequate knowledge (63.6%), while only 36.4% showed good knowledge. Regarding practice, 71.9% performed poorly, and 28.1% demonstrated satisfactory practice. Documentation of nursing procedures was low (18.5%), and only 29.5% identified transport-related complications. Notably, 82.4% of nurses who performed well had received formal training.
Conclusion: The findings highlight significant gaps in nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding the safe transfer of critically ill surgical patients. Training, standardized protocols, adequate resources, and structured handover systems are crucial for enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring safety during transfers.

Key words: Surgical patients, nurses, knowledge, transfer, critical.


 
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Mousa SA, Eltaher NS, Taha AA, Abbo NH, Farg SJ, Elsheekh FR. Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829

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Mousa SA, Eltaher NS, Taha AA, Abbo NH, Farg SJ, Elsheekh FR. Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=275402 [Access: February 25, 2026]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829

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Mousa SA, Eltaher NS, Taha AA, Abbo NH, Farg SJ, Elsheekh FR. Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


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Mousa SA, Eltaher NS, Taha AA, Abbo NH, Farg SJ, Elsheekh FR. Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. RMJ. (2026), [cited February 25, 2026]; 51(1): 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


Harvard Style

Mousa, S. A., Eltaher, . N. S., Taha, . A. A., Abbo, . N. H., Farg, . S. J. & Elsheekh, . F. R. (2026) Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. RMJ, 51 (1), 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


Turabian Style

Mousa, Salwa Ali, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Amani Awad Taha, Nafesa Hamdan Abbo, Somia Jadalla Farg, and Farida Rahamtalla Elsheekh. 2026. Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


Chicago Style

Mousa, Salwa Ali, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Amani Awad Taha, Nafesa Hamdan Abbo, Somia Jadalla Farg, and Farida Rahamtalla Elsheekh. "Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mousa, Salwa Ali, Nagat Sidig Eltaher, Amani Awad Taha, Nafesa Hamdan Abbo, Somia Jadalla Farg, and Farida Rahamtalla Elsheekh. "Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan." Rawal Medical Journal 51.1 (2026), 185-188. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mousa, S. A., Eltaher, . N. S., Taha, . A. A., Abbo, . N. H., Farg, . S. J. & Elsheekh, . F. R. (2026) Assessing nurses' knowledge and practice in the transfer of critically ill surgical patients: A clinical study from Khartoum State University Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 185-188. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250804082829


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