Interventional procedures in cardiovascular diseases-Training of nurses to work in a catheterization laboratory

Area of Science:

• Cardiology Nursing
• Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures

Background:

• Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Bulgaria and Europe.
• The expansion of catheterization laboratories necessitates specialized nursing expertise.
• Existing nursing knowledge in this field was found to be unsatisfactory.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and implement a postgraduate nursing training program for catheterization laboratory work.
• To assess the impact of the training on nurses' knowledge and skills.
• To evaluate nurses' perceptions of the training's necessity and their satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Development of a primary training curriculum for catheterization laboratory nurses.
• Administration of a didactic test to evaluate knowledge before and after the training.
• Distribution of a satisfaction questionnaire to participants.

Main Results:

• Nurses demonstrated an unsatisfactory level of knowledge prior to the training.
• Significant improvements in knowledge and skills were observed post-training.
• Nurses expressed a positive view on the necessity and their satisfaction with the training.

Conclusions:

• The developed postgraduate training program effectively enhanced nurses' competencies for catheterization laboratory practice.
• Targeted education is crucial for improving the quality of interventional cardiovascular care.
• Addressing knowledge gaps through specialized training can contribute to better patient outcomes.