Effectiveness of a Training Program in Enhancing the Knowledge of Intensive Care Unit Staff Regarding Emergency Response: A Quasi-Experimental Pre–Post Study

Authors

• Abdulrahman Abbas Jasim, College of Health and Medical Technology, Al-Ayen Iraqi University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
• Shimaa Gomaa, Department of Adult Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt
• Rofida albash, Department of Pharmaceutics College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Misr University for Science and Technology, EgyptFollow
• Amira B kassem, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Damanhour University, Egypt
• Shahab Abdulla, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
• Ralela Makline, Prince Edward Island University, Canada
• Mustafa Abbass, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, United Kingdom

Corresponding Author

Rofida albash

Authors ORCID

Abdulrahman Abbas Jasim: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8795-8478

Rofida albash: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1775-264X

Amira B kassem: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4195-6036

Mustafa Abbass: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7725-6715

Abstract

Background: Timely and effective emergency response by intensive care unit (ICU) staff is critical for patient outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a structured educational intervention on ICU staff knowledge of emergency response. Methods: A one-group quasi-experimental pre–post study was conducted among ICU healthcare professionals in Thi-Qar Governorate hospitals. Participants completed a validated questionnaire assessing emergency response knowledge before and after a structured lecture covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, bleeding control, and the ABCDE protocol. Paired statistical analyses were applied, and p-values <0.05 were considered significant. Results: Forty-one participants completed both assessments. Significant improvements were observed in recognition of incorrect emergency steps (p<0.001), initial assessment of acute bleeding (p = 0.003), ABCDE ``Disability'' component (p = 0.036), and airway obstruction management (p = 0.011). Other items showed improvement without statistical significance. Conclusion: A focused educational lecture significantly improved several key domains of emergency response knowledge among ICU staff. Ongoing training with rigorous tool validation and long-term evaluation is recommended.

Recommended Citation

Jasim, Abdulrahman Abbas; Gomaa, Shimaa; albash, Rofida; kassem, Amira B; Abdulla, Shahab; Makline, Ralela; and Abbass, Mustafa (2026), Effectiveness of a Training Program in Enhancing the Knowledge of Intensive Care Unit Staff Regarding Emergency Response: A Quasi-Experimental Pre–Post Study, AUIQ Complementary Biological System: Vol. 3: Iss. 3, 25-31.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70176/3007-973X.1073
Available at: https://acbs.alayen.edu.iq/journal/vol3/iss3/3

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.70176/3007-973X.1073