Knowledge of clinical pathway for children undergoing congenital cardiac surgeries

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Congenital heart disease requires specialized care.
• Clinical pathways are increasingly used to standardize patient management.
• Effective documentation and care delivery are crucial for pediatric cardiac patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of clinical pathways on nursing knowledge regarding congenital heart disease care.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical pathways in delivering timely and cost-effective care.
• To determine if clinical pathways enhance the quality of care for children with congenital heart disease.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design was employed.
• The study included 40 nurses and 50 children with congenital heart disease, divided into experimental and control groups.
• Nursing knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire, with demographic data collected via proformas.

Main Results:

• Nurses in the experimental group demonstrated increased knowledge of clinical pathways.
• The implementation of clinical pathways was associated with improved care delivery.
• The study indicated that clinical pathways are a viable tool for enhancing care quality.

Conclusions:

• Clinical pathways are effective in improving nursing knowledge and patient care for congenital heart disease.
• This modality offers a timely and cost-effective approach to managing pediatric cardiac conditions.
• The findings support the integration of clinical pathways into standard practice for congenital heart disease management.