Enhancing nurse competence in early recognition of cardiotoxicity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preliminary research reveals that many nurses feel inadequate and possess limited knowledge when it comes to managing cardiotoxicity, underscoring the necessity for educational programs to enhance nursing skills in this area.

Methods

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of an educational intervention on nurses perceived self-efficacy in recognizing patients exhibiting symptoms of cancer treatment-related cardiotoxicity. The study was set in a 16-bed cardiac critical care unit (CCU) within a 462-bed hospital. The sample group was comprised of registered nurses (RNs) working on or floating to the CCU. The study used a within-subjects design. Participants completed a pre-education survey, attended one of six 30-minute education interventions, and completed a

SUBMITTER: Kolbus J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401397 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature