Impact of Education Program on Intensive CareUnits Nurses toward Endotracheal Tube Care atAl-Thawra Hospital Sana’a– Yemen
Background: Endotracheal tube care is critical in ICU setting to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes. Building nurses’ competence through structured education can enhance adherence to best practices.
Aim: To evaluate the impact of the educational training program on knowledge and practices regarding endotracheal tube care among ICUs at Al Thawra Hospital in Sana’a City-Yemen.
Methods: A pre-experimental, one-group pretest–posttest design was administered. This study was conducted in different ICUs. Data were collected using a questionnaire, face-to-face interviews, and an observational checklist. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Software Program. Paired sample t-test and McNemar-Bowker test were used to examine the differences between pre- and post-educational intervention.
Results: ICNs were predominantly males (55.3%), mostly married (59.2%), with diploma qualifications (61.8%), and > 5 years of experience (84.2%). Post-intervention, total knowledge scores increased from 21.79 ± 4.34 to 25.28 ± 3.02 (t=5.33, p<0.001). total practice scores rose from 83,95± 36.12 to 124.55±43.42 (t=5.69, p<0.001). Changes were observed in the knowledge and practice levels, with highly significant improvements (p<0.001). The McNemar-Bowker test indicated a significant change in knowledge levels pre- and post-intervention (χ2 =22.571; p <0.001) and in practice levels pre- and post-intervention (χ2= 30.000; p <0.001).
Conclusion: The educational program produced significant and practically meaningful improvements in ICU nurses’ knowledge and practice of ETT care. Ongoing training, periodic competency checks, and reinforcement of standardized protocols are recommended to sustain gains and optimize patient safety.
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