Key result
Just 57% of cardiology nurses demonstrate very good heart failure education knowledge.
Why the study?
Nurses' knowledge in heart failure management is crucial for effective patient care and education, but the level of knowledge among nurses in Peshawar was not quantitatively assessed.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
Yes
Despite a majority of cardiology nurses demonstrating very good overall knowledge of heart failure education, critical gaps regarding fluid management and contraindicated medications highlight the need for targeted continuous education.
Nurses show HF education gaps despite 57% very good knowledge; leaves open whether targeted training improves care in LMIC settings.
Background: Heart failure poses a significant global health burden, with increasing prevalence and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Nurses' knowledge in heart failure management is crucial for effective patient care and education. Objective: This study aimed to quantitatively assess the knowledge of nurses regarding heart failure education in three major hospitals of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2015 to April 2016 among 100 registered nurses in the cardiology departments of Lady Reading Hospital, Hayatabad Medical Complex, and Khyber Teaching Hospital, using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were gathered via a structured questionnaire, categorizing knowledge into "Poor," "Good," and "Very Good." Results: Of the participants, 57% demonstrated "Very Good" knowledge in heart failure education. Specific findings included 55% incorrectly advising high fluid intake for heart failure patients and 37% underestimating the impact of lifestyle changes and medication adherence on disease management. Additionally, 27% of nurses suggested inappropriate medication use, like NSAIDs for heart failure patients. Conclusion: While a majority of the nursing staff showed a commendable level of understanding in heart failure education, significant gaps in knowledge were evident. The findings underscore the need for enhanced and continuous education to bridge these gaps and align nursing practices with international standards.
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Ghani et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure education knowledge (n=100). Heart failure education knowledge was evaluated on Proportion of nurses with 'Very Good' knowledge regarding heart failure education. Among cardiology nurses in Peshawar, 57% demonstrated 'Very Good' knowledge regarding heart failure education, though significant gaps remained, such as 55% incorrectly advising high fluid intake.
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