Effectiveness of training programme on knowledge regarding ABG sampling technique and its interpretation among ICU nurses in Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana
A review
Keywords:
ABG analysis, ABG interpretation, ICU nurses, training programme, knowledge, nursing educationAbstract
Background: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis is an essential tool in intensive care for assessing oxygenation, ventilation, and acid–base balance. ICU nurses are frequently responsible for ABG sampling and interpretation; however, gaps in knowledge may compromise patient safety. Objective: To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding ABG sampling and interpretation, evaluate the effectiveness of the training programme, compare pre- and post-test knowledge scores, and identify associations with selected demographic variables. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was employed. The study involved 100 ICU nurses selected via simple random sampling at a tertiary care hospital in Gurugram. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was administered before and after a structured training intervention on ABG sampling and interpretation. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests and chi-square tests, were used. Results: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was employed. The study involved 100 ICU nurses selected via simple random sampling at a tertiary care hospital in Gurugram. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was administered before and after a structured training intervention on ABG sampling and interpretation. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests and chi-square tests, were used.
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