The Effect of Educational Package on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Patient Care Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization

Rahim, Rehab Ramadan Abdul; Asher, Reham El Ashery; El Khashab, Khalid Ahmed; Mohamed, Salwa Attia

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.443104

The Effect of Educational Package on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Patient Care Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Master student of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt. 2Registered Nurse at El-Fayoum University Hospital, Egypt.

² Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

³ Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt

⁴ Professor of Cardiology Faculty of Medicine- Fayoum University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.443104

Abstract

Background: Cardiac catheterization is a medical procedure used to diagnose and
treat that are certain heart conditions. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the
effect of educational package on nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding
patient care undergoing cardiac catheterization. Research design: Quasi-
experimental research design was utilized to conduct study. Setting: The study
was conducted at the cardiac catheterization Unit and Cardiac Care Unit at
Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample of 40 cardiac nurses
of both genders was included. Data collection tools: Tool I: Structured Interview
Questionnaire: It consisted of two parts: Part A: The nurses’ demographic
characteristics, Part B: Cardiac Nurse's Knowledge regarding patient care. Tool
II: Nurses’ Observational Checklist regarding Cardiac Catheterization Results:
There was a statistically significant improvement in the nurse's total knowledge
score post the educational package program than pre education program markedly
ranging from (17.5% to 75.0%). Also, the total level of nurses’ practices
significantly improved post the educational program than pre education program
demonstrating adequate practice increased from 22.5% to 77.5%. Conclusion: It
can be concluded that there was a significant improvement in the knowledge and
practice of nurses regarding cardiac catheterization care post educational package
program than preprogram. Recommendations: The study recommended that
nurses who work in cardiac unit must be engaged in continuous education
program to improve their knowledge and practice skill regarding cardiac
catheterization care.