Background: COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new corona virus called SARS-CoV-2.Nurses
has critical role and responsibility during COVID-19 pandemic. Aim of the study: This study aimed
to assess effect of educational program on pediatric nurses' performance regarding to COVID-19.
Research Design; A quasi experimental design was utilized in the study. Settings; This study was
conducted at the isolation department and Intensive Care Unit (ICUs) at Benha Specialized Pediatric
Hospital. Subject; A convenient sample included all available nurses (60) who working in the
previously mentioned settings. Tools of data collection; Tool (I): Structure interviewing questioner
to assess nurses' characteristic and knowledge regarding COVID-19. Tool (II): Observational
checklist to assess nurses' practice regarding COVID-19. Tool (III): Nurses attitude regarding
COVID-19 to assess nurses' attitude regarding toCOVID-19. Results: There were statistically
significant differences between the level of knowledge, practices and attitudes of pediatric nurses,
their qualifications and years of experience before and after implementing the program. Also, there
was positive correlation between pediatric nurses' knowledge, practice and attitude scores pre and
post implementation of the educational program Conclusion: The educational program was effective
in improving the level of pediatric nurse's performance regarding to COVID-19. Recommendation:
Emphasizing on the importance of developing periodical training programs regarding care of children
with corona virus for nurses working in intensive care unit and isolation department to improve their
performance. |
