Impact of an Educational Program on Blood Transfusion on Registered Nurses' Knowledge and Compliance

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the impact of an educational program on enhancing knowledge and compliance in blood transfusion procedures among registered nurses at a Specialist Hospital in Selangor, Malaysia. METHODOLOGY: The study used a quasi-experimental pre-and post-test design to assess the impact of the blood transfusion program on knowledge and compliance among registered nurses. A total of 167 registered nurses with minimum six months clinical experience were recruited using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. Data was collected using a pre-validated questionnaire to measure knowledge and a compliance checklist based on the National Nursing Audit (NNA) standards for compliance assessment. Statistical analyses, included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, chi-square tests, and correlation analysis. RESULTS: The results showed significant improvements in knowledge and compliance scores following the educational program. Knowledge scores rose from a mean of 65% to 85% (p = 0.001), while compliance rates increased from 70% to 90% (p = 0.002), indicating a substantial impact of the intervention. Further analysis revealed no significant correlation between demographic variables such as age (p = 0.12), years of experience (p = 0.45), or educational background (p = 0.36) and knowledge or compliance levels. CONCLUSION: The educational program significantly enhanced knowledge and compliance with blood transfusion protocols among registered nurses, indicating its effectiveness in improving patient safety practices. Continuous training initiatives are recommended to maintain high standards in blood transfusion practices and to foster a culture of patient safety in clinical settings.