Effect of Implementing an Educational Program on Knowledge and Performance of Nurses Caring for Patients with Stem Cell Transplantation

Abstract

1.ABSTRACT Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is the curative treatment of choice for many malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disorders, nurses play a crucial role in patients' care. So, they must be knowledgeable and aware of recent trends in diagnosis and treatment, competent and able to apply their knowledge of nursing into practice. Aim: evaluate the effect of an educational program on knowledge, and performance of nurses caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Sample: Convenient sample of all available nurses (30 nurses) in stem cell transplantation unite, Oncology Center, affiliated to Mansoura University Hospitals. Methodology: Quasi-experimental design was used. Tools: Two tools were used Structured interviewing questionnaire, and performance chick list. Results: that most of the studied nurses (80%) had poor knowledge level before application of educational program after application of educational intervention most of the studied nurses (83.7%) become knowledgeable about stem cell transplantation. Also, performance level of the studied nurses about stem cell transplantation reach 90% after application of educational program. Conclusion: there were highly significant development in nurses' knowledge and performance after application of educational program about stem cell transplantation. Recommendations: continuous nursing education and training programs should be implemented regularly in stem cell transplantation unit.