Background: The self-learning module is necessary for helping nurses adapt to the
requirements of the current healthcare system. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of self
learning module on nurses’ performance regarding care of patient undergoing permanent
pacemaker. Setting: This study was conducted in Cardiac Department, Cardiac Catheterization
Unit, and Coronary Care Unit at Benha University Hospital, Qalubia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects:
The study included a convenient sample of nurses (the total number was 50 nurses), who were
subjected to a quasi-experimental research design (pre/ posttest). Tools of data collection: Two
tools were used, Tool I: Nurses self-administered questionnaire to assess the baseline data and
consisted of two parts: Part I: Demographic characteristics, Part II: Nurses' knowledge regarding
care of patient undergoing permanent pacemaker. Tool II: Nurses’ practice observational checklist.
Results: Found that, prior to the self-learning module intervention, 100 % of studied sample had
poor knowledge scores and level pre implementation of self-learning module intervention, however
74%, 66% of studied sample had good knowledge scores and level post one month and follow up
respectively of implementation of self-learning module intervention. In terms of total practices
score, only 26% of participants showed a satisfactory level of practice pre the self-learning module
intervention. However, post one month of the intervention, 78% of them achieved a satisfactory
level of practice, compared to 76% follow-up. Conclusion: The knowledge and practice of nurses
are positively affected by the application of self-learning module intervention regarding the care of
patients undergoing permanent pacemaker placement. Recommendations: Nursing educators
should adopt the self-learning module as a learning source material that is accessible to staff nurses
in clinical contexts, enabling them to learn at their own pace and convenience. |
