Effectiveness of an Intervention on Nurse’s and Caregiver’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenic Complications: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

  • Pramod Kumar Nagar POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH
  • Rupinder Kaur Tutor, MSN, Haematology Oncology Unit, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Sukhpal Kaur Lecturer, PhD, Haematology Oncology Unit, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Amita Trehan Professor, MD (Pediatrics), Department of Radiotherapy, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Rakesh Kapoor Professor, MD (Radiotherapy)

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention on knowledge and practices of nurses and caregivers regarding chemotherapy induced neutropenic complications. Methods: A total of 51 nurses and 105 patients and their caregivers were enrolled in the study using cluster randomization. 27 nurses and 51 patient’s and their caregiver’s were enrolled in control group from radiotherapy department and 24 nurses and 54 each patients and their caregivers were enrolled in experimental group from pediatric hematology oncology. Data collection instruments were demographic and work profile of nurses and caregivers, Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia (CIN) knowledge questionnaires; neutropenia guideline observation checklists for evaluating practices compliance with designed protocols related to Hand washing; Oral care; IV line care; and Sitz bath. Results: Mean scores for nurse’s and caregiver’s knowledge as well as practices after the intervention were significantly (p<0.005) higher. Conclusion: Designing and implementing evidence based nursing intervention protocol is required to improve nurse’s and caregiver’s knowledge and practices for better patient’s outcome.

Keywords: Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia (CIN); Caregivers; Complications; Intervention; Nurses


Cite this Article

Pramod Kumar Nagar, Rupinder Kaur, Sukhpal Kaur, Amita Trehan, Rakesh Kapoor. Effectiveness of an Intervention on Nurse’s and Caregiver’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenic Complications: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Immunology. 2020; 10(2): 18–24p.


Author Biography

  • Pramod Kumar Nagar, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH
    Registered Nurse, 

    hemaotology oncology day care centre

    Advance paediatric centre

    PGIMER, Chandigarh

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2020-09-15

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2020)

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Research Article

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