ArticleCureus2025
Nationwide Evaluation of an Eight-Week Interactive Online Electrocardiogram Training Program for Nurses: A Quasi-experimental Approach.
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Abstract
backgroundCardiovascular deaths are the leading cause of mortality. Early ECG diagnosis and preventive measures could prevent mortality through timely intervention. Nurses as healthcare professionals can interpret and prompt early management of life-threatening arrhythmias.
objectiveThe present study aimed to provide an eight-week certificate course titled the Electrocardiogram Capacity Building Program for Nurses and assess their knowledge of ECG, arrhythmia management, and ECG interpretation skills following the learning activity. MATERIALS AND
methodsA quasi-experimental research design was selected. Eighty subjects were enrolled after a random allocation by a computer-generated randomization, and 16 hours of teaching and learning activity were carried out using an online platform. Pre-tests and post-tests were obtained using a standardized questionnaire.
resultsSignificant differences were observed between pre-test and post-test scores regarding participants' (N = 76) knowledge of ECGs and their ability to identify arrhythmias. A significant improvement was noted in knowledge of the ECG from a mean pre-test score of 12.30 ± 3.51 to a post-test score of 17.42 ± 3.64. After attending the course, the number of poor performers in ECG rhythm identification dropped sharply from 36 (46.9%) to 4 (5.8%), while the number of good performers improved from 3 (4.6%) to 30 (39%).
conclusionNo statistically significant association was found between the effectiveness of online training and demographic variables of the participants.
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