Key result
Among 40 coronary care unit nurses, 77.5% had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge and 92.5% had an unsatisfactory level of practice regarding temporary pacemaker patient care.
Why the study?
The study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding the care of patients with a temporary pacemaker.
Population
40 nurses working in the Coronary Care Unit at Assuit University Hospital
Design
Descriptive study
Authors
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Inadequate nurse knowledge and practices may compromise temporary pacemaker care; leaves open whether targeted education improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=40)
No
There is a significant inadequacy in nurses' knowledge and practices regarding temporary pacemaker care, highlighting the need for targeted educational programs.
Thabet et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Temporary pacemaker patient care (n=40). Temporary pacemaker patient care was evaluated on Level of knowledge and practices regarding care for patient with temporary pacemaker. Among 40 coronary care unit nurses, 77.5% had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge and 92.5% had an unsatisfactory level of practice regarding temporary pacemaker patient care.
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