Evaluation of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Care of Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases at Alshaab Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan

Abstract

Background: Congenital heart disease refers to a range of heart abnormalities that are present from birth. These defects can affect the structure and function of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Early detection and proper treatment are crucial for individuals with congenital heart disease to have the best possible outcomes and quality of life. The aim of study: To evaluate the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Care of Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study hospital based, convenience method sampling of nurses; 60 nurses at selecting sitting. One tool was utilized for data collection: Structure interview questionnaire schedule: It consists of two parts, demographic characteristics; and knowledge questionnaire sheet. Result: the most (67.0%) of nurses were female, belonged age group Less than 25 Years (36.7%). More than half (53.3%) of them had bachelor degree and (60%) of them had experience less than 5 years. Most (93.3%) of nurses had good knowledge. Consolation: Most nurses have good information about caring for patients with congenital heart disease.