Rational Drug Use in Preoperative and Postoperative Care: Improvement in Nurses' Knowledge of Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)

Authors : Tuğçe Seda Gün, Gizem Kubat Bakır

Pages : 372-382

Doi:10.17942/sted.1549733

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Publication Date : 2024-12-13

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study was conducted as a single-group, pre-test and post-test design, to determine the knowledge levels of nurses about Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) given before and after surgery and to examine the effect of the training provided on their knowledge levels. Method: The research was conducted with a total of 70 nurses working in a foundation university hospital between November and December 2022. Data was collected with a questionnaire. The educational intervention consisted of ten 45-minute group sessions. The effectiveness of the training was re-evaluated with a questionnaire after two weeks. Results: The pre-test and post-test results showed a statiscally significant improvement in knowledge scores, from 4.74±1.87 to 11.51±1.46 (p<0.001). While knowledge improvement was not statiscally significant associated with education level, professional experience, or clinical department, nurses with 6-10 years of experience in their current clinical setting scored higher than those with 1-5 years of experience (p=0.018). Conclusion: It has been determined that the new generation oral anticoagulant training given to nurses increased their knowledge and awareness about NOAC. In line with this result, it is recommended that similar, comprehensive and continuous training programs be organized for nurses on NOAC drug administration.
Keywords : eğitim, yeni nesil oral antikoagülanlar, hemşire, ameliyat öncesi bakım, ameliyat sonrası bakım

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