EFFECT OF INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON NURSES’ PERFORMANCE REGARDING GENE THERAPY PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN

Abstract

Gene therapy is a complex process usually requiring the preparation of the medicine in the clinical areas before administration to the paediatric patient to prevent harm and perform paediatric patient safety. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intervention program on nurses’ performance regarding gene therapy preparation and administration for children.Research design: A Quasi-experimental research design was utilized to fulfil the aim of this study. Sampling: A convenience sample of 79 nurses, working in gene therapy unit. Tools: Three tools were used in this study for data collection, First tool: A self-administered questionnaire divided into two parts: Part I demographic characteristic data for children &nurses, Part II nurses knowledge regarding gene therapy. Second tool: Observation checklist to assess nurses’ performance regarding gene therapy preparation and administration.Third tool:Likert attitude scale to assess nurses’ attitude regarding gene therapy preparation and administration. Results:Showed there was a high statistically significant difference in the total knowledge scores among studied nurses regarding gene therapy preparation and administration (pre-post program) implementation, Mean and Standard deviation of the studied nurses’ total score of practice regarding gene therapy were 14.76±3.32 pre-program compared with 42.03±3.68 post program implementation, there was a high statistically significant difference in the total attitude scores among studied nurses regarding gene therapy preparation and administration (pre-post program) implementation. Conclusion:The intervention program about gene therapy preparation and administration had a positive effect on Nurses’ performance, mean while there was increase in the level performance (knowledge, practice and attitude) post program implementation compared with pre-program implementation. Recommendations: An orientation program should be prepared to help the newly Nurse's to revise, acquire and develop the knowledge and Practice regarding Preparation and administration of gene therapy.