The Relationship Between Years of Education on Nurse Related Barriers of Patient Education

Abstract

Background: Patient education is a vital aspect of nursing practice, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes through interactive teaching. Despite its importance, various barriers hinder effective patient education, including time constraints, staff shortages, and organizational challenges. Understanding the factors influencing nurses' attitudes towards patient education is essential, as it directly impacts the quality of care. This study explores the relationship between years of education and nurse-related barriers to patient education, utilizing the PRECEDE model as a framework. Objective: To highlight the relationship between years of education on nurse-related barriers to patient health education. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. A study was conducted at the nursing institute of the Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences, Nawabshah. All bachelor’s science nursing students (Generic) were study subjects. The sample size was 110 student nurses. The questionnaire was developed using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model for health promotion planning and evaluation—data collected and analyzed through the SPSS version 25 software (Statistical Packages for Social Sciences). Results: 100% of the study subjects were female. 84% of students were enrolled in the BSN Generic program. 75% of nurses documented their patient education in their nursing records. The most significant student nurse-related barriers to patient education, were poor knowledge about illness, reluctance to patient education, a lack of perceived responsibility that it is not their responsibility to provide patient education, negative attitude towards patient education, poor or inappropriate knowledge regarding patient education, inadequate attention towards educational, cultural and habitual needs of the patients and their families and lack of communication skills. Conclusion: It is concluded that years of education enhance patient education. Patient education is the prime responsibility of nurses. Since the student years, this practice has perceived the responsibility of nurses and developed a positive attitude towards education.