Effect of Supportive Measures Training Program on Nurses' Practices during Labor

Abstract

Abstract Aim of the study: To investigate the effect of the supportive measures training program on nurses' practices during labor. Setting: The study was conducted at obstetric wards and intrapartum units at Nasser Institute Hospital.Study Design: A quasi-experimental (an intervention study) pre and post-test. Sample: All nurses provide guided direct care, there were 40 nurses included in the study. Tools: Three tools were used to collect data named self-administered questionnaire sheet, labor supportive measures' observational checklists, and nurses' satisfaction sheet. The results: There was a highly significant improvement in total knowledge and total practical skills among the studied sample pre-intervention compared to immediate post and follow-up intervention P= < 0.01. Additionally, 95% of the studied sample were satisfied with the advanced knowledge included in the training program. Conclusion: The present study findings concluded that a highly statistically significant improvement among studied sample' knowledge and practices post-intervention. Also, the majority of the studied sample was satisfied with the implemented training program. Recommendations: Implementation of labor supportive measure training program on different childbirth units to improve nurses' practice.