Table 1. Summary of findings
| All | Respiratory | Oncology/Haematology | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort (scale of 1–10, 1 = uncomfortable, 10=comfortable) | Mean 5, Mode 5, Median 5 | Mean 7, Mode 7, Median 8 | Mean 7, Mode 3, Median 4 |
| Nurses with post registration training in ICD management | 18% | 43% | 12% |
| Nursing staff who feel they have adequate training (pre &/or post registration) | 17% | 29% | 6% |
| Use dedicated chest drain observation chart on ward | 24% | 100% | 0% |
| Aware of observations to be recorded for ICD's (volume, swinging, bubbling – if applicable) | 69% | 100% | 53% |
| Aware of recommended volume of drainage in 1st hour (1–1.5 litres) | 39% | 57% | 35% |