Investigating the Nurses and Doctors Attitudes' Regarding the Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Who Used the Thrombolytic Agents in Babylon Teaching Hospitals 2022rses and Doctors Regarding Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Thrombolytic Agents in the Teaching Hospitals of Babylon, Iraq in 2022

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Introduction and purpose: Ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction are the most common causes of death in the world, and nurses play a key role in the management of these patients. Adequate attitude of health care workers towards the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents is very important and this issue is part of patients' rights. Aims: The present study was conducted with the aim of study investigate the attitude of nurses and doctors regarding the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents in the teaching hospitals of Babylon, Iraq in 2022. Research method: In this comparative study, 103 nurses and 13 doctors were selected in 2022 by available sampling method the type of sample was purposive and was conducted on nurses and doctors working in cardiac and coronary resuscitation units in Babylon Specialized Hospitals. Information was collected using two questionnaires including demographic questionnaire and attitude measurement questionnaire the attitudes questionnaire contained parts that included nurses and doctors, and a section specific to nurses only. Results: Among the studied nurses, the largest number were university nurses (36.9% bachelor, 8.7% master). (89.3%) of the nurses had work experience in the coronary care department and (73.8%) of them were currently working in the coronary care department. (78.6%) worked in the morning shift. (76.7%) of the nurses did not have a history of passing the training course in the coronary care department. (54.4%) of the nurses have a diploma and only (2.9%) of them have completed an academic course. The score of doctor’s attitude about the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents was in the range of 68 to 98 with a mean and standard deviation of 83.62 ± 9.62. Based on the results of the independent t-test, there was no significant difference between nurses and doctors regarding the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents (p=0.210). Conclusion: The study concludes that both nurses and doctors in Babylon Teaching Hospitals show a positive attitude towards managing acute myocardial infarction patients using thrombolytic agents. Despite variations in experience and training, both groups are prepared to provide effective care for these patients. The findings suggest a readiness within the medical staff to handle cases of AMI with thrombolytic therapy, highlighting the importance of continued education and training in coronary care management.