Quasi-experimental study shows improved knowledge of developmental supportive care in pediatric nurses, indicating the importance of training programs.
Background: Developmentally supportive care is a comprehensive nursing approach that aims to make the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment resemble the intrauterine setting as closely as possible, in order to support physiological stability and promote optimal growth and development of preterm infants. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program on enhancing pediatric nurses' knowledge regarding developmental supportive care in NICUs. Subjects and Method: Design: A quasi-experimental design with one-group pretest–posttest design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in the NICUs of Kafr Saad Hospital and El-Azhar University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: A convenience sampling consisting of all available nurses (50 nurses) working at neonatal intensive care units at the above-mentioned study settings, regardless of their experiences, level of education, position, and age, were included in the study. Tools: A structured questionnaire was used for gathering data. Results:"A significant improvement was observed post-program, with 70% of nurses achieving satisfactory knowledge compared to none before the intervention (p < 0.001)."Conclusion: The training program was effective in significantly enhancing NICU nurses' knowledge regarding developmental supportive care. Recommendation: Continuous training programs on developmental supportive care are recommended for nurses working in NICUs to sustain and advance knowledge levels.
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