Assessment of Learning Needs of Nursing Staff Working in Kidney Transplantation Unit at a University Hospital

The knowledge of healthcare workers towards kidney transplantation (KT) are fundamental
in the development and sustainability of transplant programs. Healthcare workers can influence
the willingness to improve their competences and nursing care of kidney transplantation
recipients. The aim of this study was to assess the learning needs of nursing staff working in
kidney transplantation unit at a university hospital. The research question was formulated: What
are the learning needs of nursing staff working in kidney transplantation unit at a university
hospital? A sample of convenience included all (sixty nurses) working in the kidney
transplantation unit at New Kasser El-ainy teaching hospital which affiliated to Cairo University.
Two tools were designed and utilized to collect data pertinent to the study: (a) Back ground data
tool which contained sociodemographic and work related data. (b) Learning needs assessment
questionnaire which include questions that assess nurse’s knowledge regarding preoperative care
for patient undergoing kidney transplantation. The study results revealed that the studied subjects
had unsatisfactory level of knowledge about kidney transplantation (basic, preparatory care before
KT., and preparatory care for discharge). On the other hand they had satisfactory level of
knowledge about care during the operation of KT. and post transplantation care. Conducting an
in-service training program for nurses who works at the kidney transplantation unit is
recommended.