Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Demonstrator, of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
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2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
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Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt
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4Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
10.21608/tsnj.2025.450337
Abstract
Background: Cardiothoracic surgery is a branch of medicine that deals with
diseases of chest organs, including the lungs and the heart. Cardiothoracic
surgery patients are provided perioperative care to ensure better outcomes and
minimal complications after surgery as surgical wound infection, which is
considered one of the commonest healthcare-related infections that poses an
impact on patients’ safety. Nursing knowledge and performance play a critical
part in preventing infection. Aim: assess the effect of an educational program on
nurses’ performance for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. Research
design: A Quasi-Experimental study was used. Setting: The study was
conducted in the cardiothoracic surgery ward at New Surgical Hospital and the
International Educational Hospital of Tanta University. Subjects: the study
involved all nurses who were hired in the stated settings; 60 nurses were divided
to (30) in each setting. Tools: the used tools were two, Tool (I) part (I)"
Assessment Structured Questionnaire ", Part (II): Nurses' knowledge
assessment sheet, and Tool (II) "Nursing Care Observational Checklist".
Results: nurses' knowledge improved, as (70%) had a low level before the
program and improved to a good level (96.67% and 93.33%) respectively after
program completion. Also, nurses' performance (61.67%) improved from expert
to proficient level (100% and 98.33%), respectively, after the program.
Conclusion: The educational program positively changed the nurses' knowledge
and performance towards the care of cardiothoracic surgery patients.
Recommendation: Conducting In-service educational programs is essential for
nurses to increase knowledge and improve performance regarding patient care,
to reduce complications
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