Effect of Training Program on Nurses'Performance and Health Outcomes for Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life- threatening complication of diabetes,and is the most common cause of death.The effective management of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis depends on a knowledgeable and skillful nurse who play a central role in managing those patients.Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of training program on nurses’ performance and health outcomes for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.Study design:a quasi-experimental study (pre-test-post-testdesign)wasutilizedtofulfilltheaimofthestudy.Subject:Aconvenientsampleconsistedof40nursesworkedatintensivecareunitatEl-FayoumUniversityMedicineHospitals,and25adultpatientswithdiabeticketoacidosis.Tools:Three tools were used; self-administered questionnaire;an observational checklist and patients’ health outcomes assessment tool. Results:This study found that,the mean level of nurses′total knowledge was (4.75±1.5) which statistically significant increase post implementing of the training program(34±1.5) and the mean nurses′total practice was(114.3±59.1) which statistically significant increase post implementing of the training program (823.04±2.6). Moreover,there was statistically significant improvement in health outcomes among patients with diabetic ketoacidosis post implementation of the program.Conclusion:This study concluded that the training program had positive effect on nurses’ performance and health outcomes for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Recommendations:The study recommended conducting a standard educational programs in intensive care units for improving nurses staffing, enhancing the patient care level and the quality of care provided to this group of patients