Effect of Educational Program on Critical Care Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward Life Threatening Arrhythmias

Nagy, Ahmed Mohamed Elmarakby

doi:10.21608/hijnrp.2025.387376.1346

Effect of Educational Program on Critical Care Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward Life Threatening Arrhythmias

Document Type : Scientific Research Periodical

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Ahmed Mohamed Elmarakby Nagy

Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt Medical Surgical Nursing, Alghad Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences, Dammam, Saudia Arabia

10.21608/hijnrp.2025.387376.1346

Abstract

Background: One of the main causes of death for patients with cardiac disease is potentially fatal arrhythmias. Nurses are essential in the prevention, early detection, and emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in critical care settings. Aim: The aim was to evaluate the effect of an educational program on critical care nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward life-threatening arrhythmias at the intensive care units (ICUs) in El-Araby Hospital, Egypt. Subjects and Methods: Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was employed to achieve the study's objectives. Setting: The research was conducted at the ICUs of El-Araby Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample comprising all available nurses working in the ICUs participated in the study. Tools: Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire to assess nurses’ knowledge and a separate tool to evaluate their attitudes. Results: Approximately three-quarters of the participating nurses were under 30 years of age, and over half were female. The findings revealed statistically significant improvements in both knowledge and attitudes among nurses following the educational program. Conclusion: The educational intervention had a significant positive effect on enhancing nurses’ knowledge and attitudes related to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Recommendations: It is recommended to implement ongoing in-service training programs to refresh and update nurses’ knowledge and attitude concerning the management of life-threatening arrhythmias.

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