Competency Based Training Program regarding Preventive Measures of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella for nurses in NICU

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of a training program for nurses regarding preventive measures of multidrug-resistant klebsiella in neonatal intensive care units. Methodology: Quasi-experimental research design was used to examine the effectiveness of a training program on nurses knowledge, and practice for prevention of MDR-klebsiella. A total of 90 nurses and 40 neonates participated in the study. Results: This study revealed that there were statistical significant differences between studied nurses knowledge pre/ post training program regarding preventive measures of MDR-klebsiella (p<0.001) as well as their practice. Conclusion: Depending on the findings of this study, the competency based training program for nurses regarding prevention of MDR klebsiella in NICU improved the nurses knowledge and practice regarding prevention of MDR klebsiella. Additional research using a large sample size should be carried out to examine the effects of preventative measures programs in various health associations