Effectiveness of Implementing a Training Module about Blood Transfusion on Pediatric Nurses’ Competence | ||
| International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, January 2024, Pages 18-38 PDF (719.18 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2024.334302 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ghada Gamal Badawy* 1; Gawhra Gad Soliman Ebrahem2; Eman Abd ElSamea Elguoshy Hassanen3 | ||
| 1Lecturer at Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||
| 2Assistant Professor at Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Lecturer at Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Blood transfusion is considered a highly successful and potentially life-saving treatment, especially for pediatric patients. However, ensuring effective and safe administration of blood transfusions requires proper education and training for pediatric nursing staff. Aim: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of implementing a training module about blood transfusion on pediatric nurses’ competence. Design: The study utilized a quasi-experimental approach, employing a one-group pre- and post-test design. Settings: The research was conducted at five departments within the Mansoura University Children’s Hospital, including hematology, pediatric intensive care unit, emergency, surgical, and medical departments. Subjects: A convenient sample of 80 pediatric staff nurses was included in the current study. Tools: Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire to assess nurses' knowledge levels and a blood transfusion competency checklist to evaluate their practices before, during, and after the training module. Results: The results showed a highly statistically significant difference in the mean scores of nurses' knowledge levels and practice regarding blood transfusion before and immediately after the training intervention (P<0.001**). Conclusion: The application of a blood transfusion training module for pediatric nurses improved their knowledge regarding blood transfusion. Furthermore, they demonstrated improvement in practical skills, leading to a higher practice score than before the training. Recommendation: The study recommended organizing regular training programs, using simulation-based learning, encouraging continuing education, facilitating collaboration and peer learning, standardizing procedures, fostering a safety culture, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Blood Transfusion; Competence / Performance; Pediatric Nurses’ Training module | ||
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