Effect of Designed Educational Program on Nurses' Performance regarding Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia for Patients with Stroke | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (638.05 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.435933 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Nahla Mohamed Mahmoud1; Gamila Mohamed Sayed 2; Ahmed Mostafa Shehata3; Walaa Nady Sayed Kamel2
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| 1Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafr El- Sheikh University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni- Suef University | ||||
| 3Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Nurses are pivotal in the management of patients with stroke, particularly in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia, a common and serious complication resulting from dysphagia. The knowledge and performance of nursing staff are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes in these vulnerable patients. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a designed educational program on nurses' performance regarding prevention of aspiration pneumonia for patients with stroke. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed at Stroke Unit of Beni-Suef University Hospital, engaging a cohort of 40 nurses. Data collection involved a self-administered questionnaire, a knowledge assessment, and an observational checklist, administered before and after the targeted educational program. Results: Initial assessments revealed that nurses exhibited inadequate clinical performance related to aspiration pneumonia management. However, following the implementation of the educational program, there was a marked improvement in both knowledge and practice with p value (0.004, 0.005 respectively. Conclusion & Recommendations: The results underscore the profound impact that designed educational initiatives can have on augmenting nurses' knowledge and performance in preventing aspiration pneumonia among stroke patients. Healthcare institutions are encouraged to establish continuous education and training programs centered on stroke care and aspiration pneumonia prevention, thereby ensuring high-quality care for at-risk patients | ||||
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