EFFECTIVENESS OF A BASNEF MODEL–GUIDED EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON NURSES' PERFORMANCE IN CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH ACUTE LUNG INJURY
Abstract
Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a serious pulmonary condition that commonly results from diseases such as pneumonia and sepsis. It contributes significantly to morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare burden. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a BASNEF model–guided educational intervention on nurses’ performance in caring for children with acute lung injury. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Settings: The study was conducted in pediatric intensive care units and pediatric wards in one university hospital and three government hospitals in Menoufia, Egypt. Sample: A total of 100 nurses caring for children with Acute lung injuries were recruited and assigned either to the intervention group (n = 50), which received an educational program based on the BASNEF model, or to the control group (n = 50). Tools: Three data collection tools were used, employing structured questionnaires to assess nurses' knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, subjective norms, enabling factors, and performance in caring for children with acute pulmonary injury. Results: The results indicate that the BASNEF-based educational intervention had a significant positive impact on all measured domains in the experimental group compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences after the intervention (p < 0.001). These improvements were reflected in more accurate clinical practices and adherence to respiratory management guidelines. Conclusion: The BASNEF-guided educational intervention was effective in improving nurses' performance in caring for children with acute lung injuries. Recommendation: BASNEF-based educational programs should be incorporated into nursing training to enhance nurses' competencies and improve the quality of respiratory care provided to children with acute lung injuries.
