Impact of an educational training program on nurses knowledge and performance about cardiovascular disease in Department of Cardiology at Assiut University Hospital.

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have become the leading cause of death worldwide. Continuing education in nursing contributes as profession's currency. Aim of the study: The study conducted to assess the knowledge and performance of nurses about cardiovascular diseases, develop, implement and evaluate an educational in- service training program for nurses working with cardiovascular patients. Subjects and methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used. The study included 60 nurses working in Cardiovascular Department at Assiut University Hospital. The study tools for data collection were self- administrated knowledge questionnaire sheet and observational checklist. The study was carried out on 3 phases: preparatory, implementation and evaluation phase. Results:The main results revealed that nurses’ total mean scores of knowledge and performance throughout intervention program phases have demonstrated an improvement from a pre-program. with highly statistically significant (p=0.005). Conclusion: It was concluded, that cardiovascular nurses who are working in Cardiovascular Department at Assiut University Hospital were improved their knowledge and performance related to caring of patient with cardiovascular diseases. Recommendations: Cardiovascular nurses should update their knowledge and performance through continued nursing education and training program. Newly employed nurses in Cardiovascular Department must complete a test of basic knowledge and skills before assuming independent responsibility for patient care.