Effectiveness of Capacity Building Programme on Competency of Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Among Critical Care Nurses

Balasivanandan S; Manjula Annamalai; Porkodi Arjunan; Kavitha C; Kavitha Ramanathan

doi:10.52756/ijerr.2024.v42.006

Authors

Balasivanandan S Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6625-5182
Manjula Annamalai Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7820-1801
Porkodi Arjunan Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0589-8000
Kavitha C Department of Critical Care, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4996-6781
Kavitha Ramanathan Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CON-A, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5437-605X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2024.v42.006

Keywords:

ECG interpretation, critical care nurses, capacity-building programme, knowledge and practice

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of a capacity-building programme on the competency of ECG interpretation among critical care nurses. Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation is a fundamental clinical skill essential for the rapid diagnosis of potentially life-threatening conditions. Misinterpretation of ECGs can result in inappropriate clinical decisions, leading to adverse patient outcomes. This study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital with over 1600 beds and six fully equipped intensive care units, aimed to improve the knowledge and practice of ECG interpretation among nurses frequently recording ECGs. A quantitative quasi-experimental study was conducted with 100 nurses selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Pre-test and post-test assessments were used to evaluate knowledge and practice, and data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that the study group had significantly higher post-test knowledge and practice scores compared to the control group, with a strong positive correlation between knowledge and practice scores. The findings highlight the importance of continuous education and training for healthcare professionals.

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