Effect of On-The-Job Training on Nurses' Performance Regarding 'Helping Babies Breathe' During the Golden Minute of Life

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of on-the-job training on nurses' performance regarding helping babies breathe (HBB) during the golden minute of life. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was carried out at the Delivery Room of Obstetric and Gynecological Hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals. Subjects: A sample of convenience included all (50) the nurses, worked in the previously mentioned setting. Tools: A predesigned questionnaire and an observation checklist to evaluate the nurses’ knowledge and performance respectively, regarding HBB during the golden minute of life. According to assessment of actual nurses’ educational needs, on-the-job training was designed and implemented. Results: The study revealed that three fifths of the nurses had satisfactory total knowledge related to HBB during the golden minute of life pre training implementation compared to the great majority of them post implementation. As well, nurses’ performance was improved post training implementation. There was a positive correlation between total knowledge of the studied nurses and their total performance post training implementation. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study on-the-job training had a positive effect on improving the nurses' knowledge and performance regarding HBB during the golden minute of life. Recommendation: Continuous on-the-job training to enhance nurses' knowledge and performance regarding helping babies breathe (HBB).

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Salma El-Sayed Hassan, Hyam Refaat Tantawi, Amal Talaat Abd El Wahab

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  • EP ID EP435690
  • DOI 10.9790/1959-0701083443.
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Salma El-Sayed Hassan, Hyam Refaat Tantawi, Amal Talaat Abd El Wahab (2019). Effect of On-The-Job Training on Nurses' Performance Regarding 'Helping Babies Breathe' During the Golden Minute of Life. IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 7(1), 34-43. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-435690