Effectiveness of Implementing a Training Module about Blood Transfusion on Pediatric Nurses’ Competence | ||
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||
Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 January 2024 | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2023.231049.1318 | ||
Authors | ||
Ghada Gamal Badawy* 1; Gawhara Gad Soliman Ebrahem2; Eman Abd ElSamea Elguoshy Hassanen2 | ||
1Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura Iniversity, Mansoura, Egypt | ||
2Assistant Professor at Pediatric Nursing, 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 transfusions requires proper education and training for pediatric nursing staff. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a training module focusing on blood transfusion on the knowledge and competence of pediatric nurses. Study 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 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 training module on blood transfusion significantly improved the knowledge and practice level of pediatric nurses. 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; Pediatric Nurses’ Training module | ||
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