Effectiveness of IEC on level of knowledge regarding bio-physic and pharmacological management among staff nurses working at intensive care units

Abstract

The study employed a quasi-experimental design targeting 50 nurses aged 21–40, divided equally into control and experimental groups using purposive sampling. Self-structured questionnaires assessed knowledge levels. In the pre-test, 60% of the experimental group had moderate knowledge and 40% inadequate, while in the control group, 4% had adequate knowledge, 40% moderate, and 56% inadequate. Post-test results showed significant improvements, particularly in the experimental group, where 68% achieved adequate knowledge, compared to 24% in the control group. Additionally, 32% of the experimental group retained moderate knowledge, against 64% in the control group. The mean post-test knowledge was significantly higher in the experimental group (-10.08) compared to the control group (-3.56), with a T-value of -10.8 (p=0.001). These findings underscore the effectiveness of Information Education Communication (IEC) intervention in improving nurses' knowledge, emphasizing the importance of continuous education in preventing errors and enhancing patient care standards.