The Effect of Subcutaneous Heparin Injection Administration Training Given to Nurses on Their Knowledge and Skill Levels

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the lack of knowledge about subcutaneous injection application of nurses and to examine the effectiveness of the training given to increase their knowledge, skills in this direction. Methods: The study was a quasi-experimental study using a pretest-posttest design involving 42 nurses (21 in the intervention group and 21 in the control group) selected by lottery from a public hospital in Türkiye. The intervention group received training on subcutaneous injection administration, while the control group did not receive any training. Data were collected through three follow-up sessions by two observers using forms containing skill checklists and information suggestions for nurses. Results: Significant differences were found between the intervention and control groups before (Z=-2.231, p=.026), after (Z=-5.590, p