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Increasing RN Perceived Competency With Substance Use Disorder Patients.

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    An educational intervention significantly improved nurses' confidence, attitudes, communication, and knowledge when caring for patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders. This training is vital for nurses in acute care settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Behavioral Health Nursing
    • Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    Background:

    • Patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders frequently utilize hospital services.
    • Nurses often lack adequate preparation to effectively manage these patient populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of an educational intervention on nurses' perceived competency.
    • To evaluate changes in nurses' attitudes and knowledge regarding behavioral health and substance use disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • A quasi-experimental pre-post design was employed with 57 participating nurses.
    • Nurses completed surveys measuring perceived competency, attitudes, and knowledge before and after the educational intervention.
    • Statistical analysis (alpha = .05) was used to compare pre- and post-intervention data.

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    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant increase in perceived competency was observed immediately after the educational intervention.
    • Improvements were noted in nurses' self-confidence, attitudes, communication skills, and knowledge of available resources.
    • The intervention positively impacted key areas of nursing care for this patient group.

    Conclusions:

    • Continuing education on behavioral health and substance use disorders is beneficial for nurses in acute care settings.
    • Hospitals, especially those lacking specialized addiction and psychiatric services, should consider implementing such training.
    • Enhancing nurses' preparedness can improve care quality for patients with these complex conditions.