Effect of Educational Program on Nurses' Performance regarding Obstetrical Emergencies during Pregnancy

Abd El-hady, Eman Abd El-hady Shehata; Mohamed, Mostafa Zain El-Abdeen; Gaheen, Manal Abdalla Sayed Ahmed; El-Adham, , Azza Fouad Mohammed; Ebrahim, , Ekbal Ebrahim  Abdelmenem

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2024.351221

Effect of Educational Program on Nurses' Performance regarding Obstetrical Emergencies during Pregnancy

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Lecturer, Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

² Professor, obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

³ Professor, Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

⁴ Lecturer, Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2024.351221

Abstract

Background: Obstetrical emergencies are stressful events that need to be identified and
managed by the health care providers to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes. Therefore,
there is a critical need to improve nurses’ performance regarding obstetrical emergencies
during pregnancy. Aim: The current study aimed to determine the effect of educational
program on nurses' performance regarding obstetrical emergencies during pregnancy.
Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Three hospitals were
used for this study: Tanta University (Main Hospital), El-Menshawy, and EL-Mabara
Hospital. The study was conducted at the obstetrics departments' antenatal units. This study
included all available nurses (50 nurses) at the previously mentioned settings. Study tools:
Tool one: Nurses' Knowledge regarding Obstetrical Emergencies during Pregnancy and Tool
two: Nurses’ Practices Observational Checklist. Results: The results revealed a highly
statistically significant improvement of nurses' performance regarding obstetrical emergencies
during pregnancy immediately and three months’ following the educational program
implementation (p=0.000). Conclusion: The educational program regarding obstetrical
emergencies during pregnancy was effective to enhance nurses′ performance.
Recommendations: The study suggested creating ongoing training courses to improve and
freshen nurses' abilities to handle obstetrical emergencies.