Effect of Designed Educational Program on Nurses' Performance regarding Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia for Patients with Stroke

Mahmoud, Nahla Mohamed; Sayed, Gamila Mohamed; Shehata, Ahmed Mostafa; Kamel, Walaa Nady Sayed

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.435933

Effect of Designed Educational Program on Nurses' Performance regarding Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia for Patients with Stroke

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafr El- Sheikh University, Egypt

² Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni- Suef University

³ Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University

10.21608/tsnj.2025.435933

Abstract

Background: Nurses are pivotal in the management of patients with stroke,
particularly in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia, a common and serious
complication resulting from dysphagia. The knowledge and performance of
nursing staff are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes in these vulnerable
patients. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a designed educational
program on nurses' performance regarding prevention of aspiration pneumonia
for patients with stroke. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed at
Stroke Unit of Beni-Suef University Hospital, engaging a cohort of 40 nurses.
Data collection involved a self-administered questionnaire, a knowledge
assessment, and an observational checklist, administered before and after the
targeted educational program. Results: Initial assessments revealed that nurses
exhibited inadequate clinical performance related to aspiration pneumonia
management. However, following the implementation of the educational
program, there was a marked improvement in both knowledge and practice with
p value (0.004, 0.005 respectively. Conclusion & Recommendations: The
results underscore the profound impact that designed educational initiatives can
have on augmenting nurses' knowledge and performance in preventing
aspiration pneumonia among stroke patients. Healthcare institutions are
encouraged to establish continuous education and training programs centered on
stroke care and aspiration pneumonia prevention, thereby ensuring high-quality
care for at-risk patients