Nurses' Knowledge and Skills Regarding Care Bundle guideline in Mosul Hospitals

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels and skills regarding care bundle guidelines among nurses in Mosul hospitals.

Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at pediatric teaching hospitals in Mosul City from November 1, 2022, to May 1, 2023. A purposive sample of 60 nurses working in pediatric teaching hospitals was selected for the study. A questionnaire consisting of three parts was used, including demographic information, nurses' knowledge regarding care bundle guidelines (with four sections), and nurses' skills regarding care bundle guidelines (with four sections). The validity of the questionnaire was established through an expert panel review, and its reliability was assessed using a pilot study with a Pearson's correlation coefficient of r=0.786 (p≤0.05) for test-retest reliability.

Results: The knowledge results for nurses' understanding of care bundle guidelines indicated that 53.3% (32) of them had an unacceptable level of knowledge regarding infection prevention and control. There were no significant relationships between knowledge results and demographic variables, except for the general employment period (p≤0.05).

Recommendations: Based on the findings, it is recommended to provide training courses and workshops for nurses in the pediatric departments of Mosul hospitals regarding care bundle guidelines.