Effect of a Computer-Based Learning Module on Nurses' Performance Regarding Safety Arterial Blood Gases Sampling for High Risk Neonates | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Article 41, Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2020, Page 656-669 PDF (472.31 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.169589 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hoda R. Mohamed1; Khadiga M. Said2 | ||||
| 1Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Arterial blood gases analysis considered a method for monitoring high-risk neonate's condition as it provides the basic information for determining the adequacy of alveolar ventilation, acid-base status and oxygenation. Nurses' attention should be given to the following factors; infection control or universal precautions as the neonates are at high risk of infection. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of a computer-based learning module on nurses' performance regarding safety arterial blood gases sampling for high risk neonates. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design conducted at Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit "SNICU" of Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital. A purposive sample of available nurses (62) and high-risk neonates (74). Researchers used three tools as Online nurses' self-administered questionnaire designed to assess nurses’ personal characteristics and nurses' knowledge regarding safe blood sampling for high-risk neonates. The second tool was nursing practice observation checklists. The third tool was High-risk Neonates' Medical Assessment Record. Results: Findings of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference pre and post computerized-based learning module implementation regarding safety arterial blood gases for high-risk neonates. The results also revealed a highly statistically significant difference in nursing knowledge and practices (p < 0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted, the implemented computerized-based learning module improved nurses' knowledge and practices towards safety arterial blood gases sampling for high-risk neonates. The study recommended conducting periodical online programs for nurses in NICUs with continuous regular updating of knowledge and practice regarding safe arterial blood gases sampling for high-risk neonates. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Arterial Blood Gases; Computer-Based Learning Module; Nurses' Performance; High Risk Neonates | ||||
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