Nurses’ level of knowledge regarding heart failure self-care education principles in a tertiary cardiology centre

Introduction: Heart failure is a growing global public health concern due to its rising prevalence and association with high morbidity, mortality, and rehospitalisation rates. Effective patient education on heart failure self-care is crucial to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions. Nurses play a vital role in delivering this education, and equipping themselves with adequate knowledge of heart failure self-care principles is essential. This study explored nurses’ knowledge of heart failure self-care education principles and the factors influencing their knowledge. Methods: A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling was employed, surveying 78 nurses working in the cardiology department of a Malaysian tertiary cardiology centre. The Nurses’ Knowledge of Heart Failure Educational Principles Survey (NKHFEP) questionnaire was utilised to assess knowledge scores and social demographic factors. Results: The majority of respondents were junior nurses with no prior post-basic cardiac nursing or heart failure certificate courses. The overall mean knowledge score for self-care education was 13.36 ± 2.53, with the lowest scores in exercise and sign/symptom management. Nurses’ mean knowledge scores were significantly influenced by factors such as their work unit assignment, work experience, completion of heart failure specialty training, and their source of knowledge. Conclusion: These findings suggest a need for more comprehensive heart failure specialty courses, with continuous nursing education focusing on exercise and sign/symptom management. Additionally, nurse rotation across different cardiology units could enhance their understanding of heart failure management.

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