Effect of Educational Program on Nurses’ Performance regarding Arteriovenous Fistula among Hemodialysis Patients

Abou Elazayiem Bayumi, Hayah; Elshahat ElGammal, Walaa; Dardier Hussein Awad, Reda; Mohamed Elsayed, Suzan

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2020.274762

Effect of Educational Program on Nurses’ Performance regarding Arteriovenous Fistula among Hemodialysis Patients

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant professor of adult Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Upper Egypt

² Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

³ Lecturer at Medical Surgical and Critical Care Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University/Egypt

⁴ Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University Egypt

10.21608/ejhc.2020.274762

Abstract

Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) has been known as the gold standard for hemodialysis. It
provides good blood flow for dialysis lasts longer than other types of access and is less likely to get
infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Educational program are important for nurses
working in hemodialysis units to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The aim was to
evaluate the effect of educational program on nurses’ performance regarding arteriovenous fistula among
hemodialysis patients. Design: a quasi-experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted
at the hemodialysis unit at Zagazig University Hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample of all available
nurses (40 nurses) who are working in the previously mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two
tools were used: Tool I Structured interviewing questionnaire and II: Observational checklists. Results:
The study result revealed that most of the studied nurses had a satisfactory level of knowledge and most
of them had competent levels of practice after the educational program implementation. There were
highly significant improvements in the studied nurses' knowledge and practice post-educational program
(P<0.001). There was a positive significant correlation (P=<0.005) between nurses' knowledge and
practice post-educational program at (p< 0.001). Conclusion: The educational program had a positive
effect on improving nurses' knowledge and practices level regarding arteriovenous fistula among
hemodialysis patients. Recommendations: Provide continuous in-service training and regular
educational programs regarding arteriovenous fistula care for the nurses in hemodialysis units.

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