Effect of Training Program on Nurses knowledge and Practices Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias

Abstract

Background:The role of critical care nurse in arrhythmias management specializes in symptomatic relief, promotion of comfort and taking crisis activity in fatal dysrhythmias. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of nursing training program on nurses' knowledge and practice regarding the care of patient with cardiac arrhythmias in Cardiac Intensive Care units at Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A quazi experimental design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted in Cardiac Intensive Care Units at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample: A convenient sample of all available nurses (30 nurses) was included in this study. Tools of data collection: Self-administered questionnaire and observational checklists were used. Data were collected over a period of nine months. Results: There was statistically significant difference in total level of nurses' knowledge, and practice pre, post and post, follow-up phases of nursing training program. Conclusion: The nursing training program had a significant positive effect on improving nurses' knowledge, and practice regarding care of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Recommendations: It was recommended periodic evaluation of nurses' knowledge and practice concerning management of patients in any emergency situation in the critical care units.

Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrythmais on Nurses Knowledge in Critical Care Units

“…This result was in the same line withNagy, Taha, Mohamed and Mohamed (2022) they studied effect of training program on nurses' performance regarding life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and found that there were statistically significant improvements in total level of nurse's knowledge, practice and attitude post and follow up program phases. Also, this result was compatible withMetwaly, Bayomi and Taha (2021) they studed effect of Training Program on Nurses' Knowledge and Practice Regarding Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias and found that statistically significant improvements were shown in nurses' knowledge regarding the care of patients with cardiac arrhythmias compared to preprogram and these persisted in follow-up phase with slight decline. Inadtion to, Tavan, Norouzi and Shohani (2020) they studied teaching cardiac arrhythmias using educational videos and simulator software in nurses: An educational interventional study and reported that after the education intervention program, there is significant enhancement in knowledge and skill for managing cardiac arrhythmias.…”

Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias on Nurses' Practices in Critical Care Units

“…This result was incompatible with Metwaly, Bayomi, and Taha (2021) Regarding difference in nurses' practices throughout the program implementation the study result clarified that there were differences in nurses' practice throughout the program implementation. When compared to the scores before to implementation, there was an overall improvement in the mean practice scores of nurses across all items.…”