Effect of a Designed Nursing Protocol on Nurse's Knowledge and Practice Regarding Unstable Angina

Abstract

Background: Unstable angina is a type of ACS. The aim of the study: Assess nurses' knowledge and practice regarding patients with unstable angina, Design nursing care protocol for nurses working within CCU, and evaluate the effect of the nursing protocol on nurse's knowledge and practice. Hypotheses: (1) the post mean knowledge scores of nurses will be higher than their pre mean knowledge scores. (2) The post mean practice score of nurses will be higher than their pre mean practice scores. (3) A positive relationship between knowledge and practice score. Research design: Quasi-experimental a sample of (35) nurse. A study was conducted in CCU at Aswan University Hospital. Tools: Three tools a) structured interview sheet. b) Observation checklist sheet. c) Construction of designed nursing protocol. Results: The hypotheses were supported as improvement in the mean knowledge & practice scores after implementing of the nursing protocol. The hypothesis was supported by a positive relationship between nurse's knowledge and practice scores after application of the nursing protocol. Conclusion: implementing of designed nursing protocol for patients with unstable angina showed a significant improvement in nurses` knowledge and practice. Recommendations: Nurses are in need for in-service training programs and refreshing courses to improve their knowledge which will reflect into their practice while working with patients.