Effect of Educational Intervention on Nurses’ Performance Post Renal Transplantation

Background: Kidney transplants have become common surgical procedures that are associated with high success rates. Nevertheless, the detection, accurate diagnosis and timely management of the postoperative surgical complications sometimes require multidisciplinary team approach. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of educational intervention on nurses’ performance post renal transplantation. Resarch design: Quasi-experimental design wase used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at Nasser Institute Hospital. Sample: All available nurses (40) providing direct care for renal transplantation patient in the above-mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used to collect the data, 1- Interview questionnaire sheet which consists of personal data and assessment of nurses’ knowledge related to caring of patients post kidney transplantation: 2- An observational checklist to assess nurses’ practice related to caring of patients post kidney transplantation. Results: Most of nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge and practice regarding care of patient post renal transplantation pre-educational intervention implementation. While there was significant improvement post educational intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: Implementation of educational intervention will significantly improve nurses’ performance (knowledge and practice) post renal transplantation. Recommendations: Further research are recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the nursing educational programs for caring patients with kidney transplantation on their quality of life.