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The Effect of a Guideline-Based Training Program on the Knowledge Level of Rehabilitation Nurses About Intermittent
Nilgun Aras1, Nurcan Çalişkan2, Bilge Yilmaz1
1Spinal Cord Injury Unit, SBÜ Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
A training program based on European Association of Urology Nurses guidelines significantly improved rehabilitation nurses' knowledge of intermittent catheterization (IC). This enhances clinical competence and patient safety through updated nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Urology Nursing
- Medical Education
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Intermittent catheterization (IC) is a common procedure requiring up-to-date knowledge for effective patient care.
- Rehabilitation nurses play a crucial role in managing patients requiring IC.
- Adherence to current clinical guidelines is essential for best practice in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an educational intervention on rehabilitation nurses' knowledge of intermittent catheterization (IC).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of training based on the 2024 European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN) guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental, single-group pretest-post-test design was employed.
- Twenty-one rehabilitation nurses participated in a 60-minute lecture-based training session.
- Knowledge was assessed using a 20-item test, with pre- and post-training scores compared via Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement in IC knowledge scores was observed post-training (P<.001).
- Participants demonstrated a 32.5% increase in knowledge, with average scores rising from 14.04 to 18.61.
- The training effectively enhanced nurses' understanding of evidence-based IC practices.
Conclusions:
- Guideline-based education is effective in improving rehabilitation nurses' knowledge of intermittent catheterization.
- Enhanced knowledge can lead to reduced IC complications and improved patient outcomes, including safety.
- Regularly updating nursing education with current best practice guidelines is vital for maintaining high standards of care.
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