Impact of Mind Mapping on Pediatric Nurses' Performance regarding Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters at Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Hafez Farag Elmahdy, Nagafa; Youssef El-Sheikh, Ohoud; Ahmed Abd El Aziz, Magda; Fahmy Hussein, Manal

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.416709

Impact of Mind Mapping on Pediatric Nurses' Performance regarding Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters at Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

² Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

³ Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University

10.21608/ejhc.2025.416709

Abstract

Background: An essential tool commonly used in neonatal intensive care units for critically ill neonates in need of ongoing monitoring and resuscitation treatments is a peripherally inserted central catheter. One active learning strategy that enhances learning, increases cognitive function and improves memory recall is the mind map. Aim: To evaluate the impact of mind mapping on pediatric nurses' performance regarding peripherally inserted central catheters at neonatal intensive care units. Design: To achieve this study's goal, a quasi-experimental research approach was employed. Setting: The study was conducted in neonatal intensive care units, at Sohag University Hospitals. Subjects: The study included all available nurses (50) working in Neonatal intensive care units in the above-mentioned study setting. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: Tool (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire which consisted of two parts; part (1) demographic characteristics of the nurses; and part (2) nurses' opinion regarding the utilization of the mind mapping method in training. Tool (II): Nurses' knowledge about peripherally inserted central catheters and mind mapping method (pre/post), Tool (III): Observational checklist (pre/post). Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between total knowledge of mind mapping and pediatric nurses' performance regarding peripherally inserted central catheters. Conclusion: The present investigation found that the mind mapping technique improved the performance of pediatric nurses with peripherally inserted central catheters in neonatal intensive care units. Recommendations: According to the study, for pediatric nurse education and training, mind mapping ought to be employed as a teaching method.

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