The Impact of a Training Program on Nurses' Practices regarding Myocardial Infarction Patients' Care

Published: 2025-06-04

Abstract

Myocardial infarction is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and the role of nurses in its management is critical. Methodology: A quasi experimental study was aimed to assess the impact of a training program on improving nurses' practices in the care of myocardial infarction (MI) patients in Wad Medani Heart Diseases and Surgery Center. The sample size consisted of 50 nurses who available during study period. The study conducted in two phases and data were collected using observational checklist to observe and monitor nurse’s performance on myocardial infarction patient’s care pre and post the training program. Data analysis was performed by statistical package for social sciences (spss). Results: Pre-training, many nurses demonstrated inadequate practices in managing potential complications, chest pain and arrhythmias, providing psychological support to patients and families, Additionally, post-training, nurses showed increased competence in delivering discharge education about medications, follow-up and changes in life style after myocardial infarction.

Conclusion: Study concluded that targeted training can enhance nurses' clinical skills, confidence, and knowledge, which ultimately leads to better care for MI patients.

Keywords: Training program practices, nurses care myocardial infarction

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Susan Ali Zroog, Fatima Elhag Ahmed, & Abdelhakam Ali. (2025). The Impact of a Training Program on Nurses’ Practices regarding Myocardial Infarction Patients’ Care . Bani Waleed University Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 10(2), 562-572. https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i2.780

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