“Effectiveness of a Multimodal Teaching Program on Nurses” Knowledge Acquisition,Practice,and Perception of Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care in NICU: A Non-randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Introduction

Developmental supportive care (DSC) gradually gaining recognition and adoption in NICUs. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a multimodal teaching program (MMTP) on nurses’ knowledge acquisition, practices, and perception of neurodevelopmental supportive care (NDSC).

Methods

A non-randomized controlled trial with a one-group pre-test–post-test design was employed to evaluate the efficacy of MMTP on NDSC among the 55 nurses working in the NICU. Pre and post-assessment followed by one-month follow-up data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire for knowledge, an observation checklist for practice assessment and a Likert scale to assess the perception.

Results

This study findings showed that the mean (SD) score at pre-test, post-test-I and II were 12.18 (3.15), 17.2 (1.04) and 19.1 (1.82), respectively; MD (95% CI) between pre-test and post-test-I = 5.06 (3.84-6.27), P = .001 and MD (95% CI) between pre-test and post-test-II = 6.90 (5.78-8.09), P = .001. After the MMTP, 90%-100% of nurses exhibited adequate practice skills in NDSC, with 81.6% of participants reporting a positive perception toward it.

Conclusion

The MMTP effectively improved and sustained nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding NDSC.