Abstract: Objective: To compare the difference of Venous Thromboembolism prevention knowledge between nurses in surgical departments and non-surgical departments in Tibet Autonomous Region, and provide guidance for the targeted VTE preventive care. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey among 1,117 nurses from 59 hospitals in 7 cities (regions) of Tibet Autonomous Region from November to December 2019 by convenient sampling method. Results: There was no difference in the overall knowledge of VTE between surgical departments and non-surgical departments, but the basic knowledge level of nurses in surgical departments was better than that in non-surgical departments (P<0.05). The standardized VTE prevention process in the surgical departments was significantly better than that in the non-surgical departments (P<0.05). Conclusion: The knowledge of VTE prevention and care of nurses in surgical departments in Tibet Autonomous Region are better than those in non-surgical departments. Managers should pay attention to the development of VTE prevention in different departments, develop a training mode suitable for Tibet Autonomous Region, provide continuous and high-quality training for nurses, improve the knowledge level of nurses, improve the nursing quality of clinical VTE prevention, and improve patient outcomes.

Key words: Venous Thromboembolism; pulmonary embolism; deep vein thrombosis; Tibet Autonomous Region; prevention; nursing