Evaluating the Efficiency of Potential Risk Program in Enhancing Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices at Hemodialysis Units

Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of a potential risks training program on the skills and knowledge of nurses in hemodialysis units.

Study Design: A quantitative quasi-experimental study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the hemodialysis centers at Karbala City namely Imam Al-Hussein Medical City (Dr. Adel Al-Sabbah Hemodialysis Center and Habib Ibn Mazaher Al-Asadi center) and Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital Iraq from 1st January 2025 to 30th June 2025. A quantitative quasi-experimental study design comprising of 100 purposively selected nurses in two hemodialysis units in Karbala randomly assigned to different groups; control and interventional. The knowledge questionnaire and the practices observational checklist were used to collect data, and their validity was based on expert advice and their reliability was ensured by statistics.

Results: The majority of the study population was between the ages of 22 and 26 and 27 and 31. Both groups were equally distributed in terms of sex (66% male, 34% female). The findings showed that both group members' pre-test knowledge and practice levels were inadequate. On both post-tests, however, the interventional group demonstrates a notable improvement in context of knowledge and practices.

Conclusion: The educational program demonstrated its efficiency in enhancing nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding possible risks in hemodialysis units. Continuous in-service training, and conducting further studies with expanded sample sizes and governorates were recommended.