The Effect of Educational Package on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Patient Care Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (958.72 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.443104 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Rehab Ramadan Abdul Rahim1; Reham El Ashery Asher2; Khalid Ahmed El Khashab3; Salwa Attia Mohamed4 | ||||
| 1Master student of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt. 2Registered Nurse at El-Fayoum University Hospital, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt. | ||||
| 3Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt | ||||
| 4Professor of Cardiology Faculty of Medicine- Fayoum University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat that are certain heart conditions. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational package on nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding patient care undergoing cardiac catheterization. Research design: Quasi- experimental research design was utilized to conduct study. Setting: The study was conducted at the cardiac catheterization Unit and Cardiac Care Unit at Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample of 40 cardiac nurses of both genders was included. Data collection tools: Tool I: Structured Interview Questionnaire: It consisted of two parts: Part A: The nurses’ demographic characteristics, Part B: Cardiac Nurse's Knowledge regarding patient care. Tool II: Nurses’ Observational Checklist regarding Cardiac Catheterization Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in the nurse's total knowledge score post the educational package program than pre education program markedly ranging from (17.5% to 75.0%). Also, the total level of nurses’ practices significantly improved post the educational program than pre education program demonstrating adequate practice increased from 22.5% to 77.5%. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there was a significant improvement in the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding cardiac catheterization care post educational package program than preprogram. Recommendations: The study recommended that nurses who work in cardiac unit must be engaged in continuous education program to improve their knowledge and practice skill regarding cardiac catheterization care. | ||||
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