Assessment of Nurse’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization at Sulaimani Cardiac Hospital

Abstract

Pediatric Cardiac catheterization is considered one of the most diagnostic and interventional procedures available to the cardiologist. Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization has decreased morbidity and mortality for cardiovascular defects, and this invasive process is not free of complications. Aim: To assess the nurse's knowledge and practices regarding pediatric cardiac catheterization Sulaimani City. Methods: A Descriptive-analytical designs are used in the current study. A purposive non-probability sample of (30) Nurses were recruited who worked in Sulaimani Cardiac Hospital. The present study shows that most participants were males aged between (45-49). years. The study demonstrated that nurses' knowledge in pediatric cardiac catheterization was satisfied, and more than half of them worked with "good practice. Results: the study's result indicates a significant positive statistical correlation between (nurses' knowledge and Nurses' practice at Pre-cardiac, Intra-cardiac, Post-cardiac). Conclusions: The present study shows that most participants were male aged between(45-49). Years. The study demonstrated that nurse's knowledge in pediatric cardiac catheterization was satisfied, and more than half of them worked with "good practice." Further, the study's result indicates a significant positive statistical correlation between (nurse's knowledge and nurse's practice at Pre-cardiac, Intra-cardiac, Post-cardiac). The study recommends a specific training course for all the nurses working with children undergoing pediatric cardiac catheterization, and also further qualitative studies are also recommended.