Effect of Nurse-Led Mobile Intervention on Satisfaction and Health Outcomes of Children with Arrhythmia

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1 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing—Faculty of Nursing—Helwan University—Cairo—Egypt.

2 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing —Faculty of Nursing— South Valley University—Cairo—Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing—Faculty of Nursing—Ain-Shams University—Cairo—Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Pediatric arrhythmia are complex cardiac disorders requiring ongoing monitoring, education, and medication, often leading to anxiety among caregivers and impacting The standard of living for children. Aim: This study evaluated the effect of a nurse-led mobile intervention on satisfaction and health outcomes of children with arrhythmia. Methods: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: This research was carried out in a pediatric cardiology clinic, an outpatient clinic, and a follow-up unit of a tertiary care hospital that specializes in the management of pediatric cardiac. Sampling: A purposive sample composed of 60 children divided randomly equally into two groups (control and study group), aged 6–12, and their caregivers. Tools: Data collected pre- and post-intervention using five validated tools to assess knowledge, symptoms, satisfaction, medication adherence, and caregiver anxiety. Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in knowledge, symptom management, medication adherence, and satisfaction, with a marked reduction in caregiver anxiety compared to the control group. Conclusion: According to the study, nurse-led mobile intervention greatly strengthened children's understanding of arrhythmia, decreased the severity of their symptoms, improved medication adherence, and raised their level of satisfaction with care. Additionally, it leads to a significant decrease in caregiver anxiety. Recommendation: supporting the integration of mHealth strategies into pediatric cardiac care.
Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 16, Issue 2
June 2025
Pages 1098-1111

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