Effectiveness of the Environmental Safety Measures Program on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Hemodialysis Units

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an environmental safety measures educational program on nurses’ knowledge and practices in hemodialysis units.

Study Design: A quantitative, quasi-experimental study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Adult Health Nursing, University of Babylon, College of Nursing, Iraq from 8th January 2024 to 18th June 2025.

Methods: A quantitative, quasi-experimental study was conducted at Adult Health Nursing, University of Babylon, College of Nursing, Iraq. A total of 100 nurses from hemodialysis units was selected and divided equally into control and interventional groups.

Results: Unsatisfied levels of knowledge and practices in both groups during the pre-test. However, the interventional group showed significant improvement in knowledge and practices in both post-tests.

Conclusion: The educational program proved its effectiveness to improve nurses’ knowledge and practices toward environmental safety measures in hemodialysis units. Ongoing training and mentorship at the unit levels were recommended.