@article{ajnr2020828,
author={{Elkader, Hayat Mohamed Abd and Shahin, Eman SM and El-Ata, Amal Bakr Abo},
title={Effect of Applying Program Based Learning on Nurse's Performance and Self-efficacy Regarding Arterial Blood Puncture},
journal={American Journal of Nursing Research},
volume={8},
number={2},
pages={192--198},
year={2020},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajnr/8/2/8},
issn={2378-5586},
abstract={<b>Background</b>: Arterial blood puncture is one of the most complex parts of nursing practice. <b>Purpose:</b> Evaluate effect of applying program based learning on nurse's performance and self-efficacy regarding arterial blood puncture<b>. Method: </b>Quasi experimental research design has been utilized in this study. This study was conducted at four hospitals affiliated to ministry of health. A convenient sample of 70 nurses was included. Three tools were utilized for collecting data; first tool was a questionnaire to assess nurses' knowledge regarding arterial blood puncture. Second tool was observational checklist of arterial blood puncture procedure. The last one was arterial blood puncture self-efficacy scale. <b>Results:</b> the study results revealed improvement in nurses' knowledge and practice regarding arterial blood puncture after applying the program based learning. A significant difference was founded between levels of nurses' self-efficacy about arterial puncture after program implementation with p-value of 0.000. While, hospitals where nurses working are associated significantly with total self-efficacy of nurses regarding arterial blood puncture. <b>Conclusion</b>: the current study concluded that the program based learning about arterial puncture improves nurses' knowledge, practice and self-efficacy. Additionally, regular training program regarding arterial blood puncture should be applied in hospitals. Conducting the same study in larger sample is recommended.},
doi={10.12691/ajnr-8-2-8}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}