Assessment of Nurses’ Performance Regarding Medication Administration for Patient with Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a leading cause of death in both the developed and developing countries. The advent of coronary care units and early reperfusion therapy (Thrombolytic and Percutaneous coronary Intervention) has substantially decreased in-hospital mortality rates and has improved the outcome in survivors of the acute phase of MI (Mullasari, et al., 2011). Appropriate and timely health care following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can reduce mortality and complications resulting from the heart attack, as well as improve a survivor’s quality of life by reducing debilitating symptoms and disease progression (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2013). The aim of this study to: Assess nurses’ performance regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction, through the following:  Assess nurses' level of knowledge regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction. Summary 145  Assess nurses’ attitude regarding myocardial infarction medication administration.  Assess nurses' level of practice regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction. The questions of this study are:  What is the nurses’ level of knowledge regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction?  What is the nurses’ attitude regarding myocardial infarction medication administration?  What is the nurse practice regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction?  Is there any relation between nurse level of knowledge and their practice regarding medication administration for patient with myocardial infarction? Study design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized to meet the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted in coronary care units at Ain Shams University Hospital.