Enhancing Critical Care Nurses' Sepsis Management: The Role of Educational Program

Abstract

Background: Sepsis is an important global healthcare problem that is a key challenge faced by healthcare professionals face worldwide.Nurses who care for critically ill patients need to know a lot about sepsis so they can recognize it early and help prevent it. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on critical care nurses' sepsis management. Research design: To conduct the study's aim, a quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at critical care (ICU) and emergency department) and at intensive care units (acute care (med-surg) of Sohag University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: A convenience sample included (100) of all available critical care staff nurses. Tools: Two tools were used ; Tool(I): Critical care nurses’ knowledge regarding sepsis and Tool (II): Critical care nurses' practices regarding sepsis management. Results: Less than two thirds of the nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge about sepsis management pre-implementation of the educational program compared with highest majority of them showed satisfactory total knowledge post implementation; As well, nurses’ total practices regarding sepsis management were significantly improved post implementation of the educational program. Conclusion: The study results concluded that educational program implementation has a positive effect on improving critical care nurses' sepsis management. Recommendations: In-service training program is recommended for ICU nursing staff.Incorporating active learning strategies into sepsis education interventions has the potential to improve learners’ long-term outcomes. In addition, sepsis education and a protocol-based sepsis care bundle act in synergy to augment greater improvements in care processes and patient benefits.