Problem Solving Training Program for Staff Nurses and its Effect on their Self Efficacy

Abstract

Background: Globally, the health sector is curious about the nurses’ problem-solving abilities and the effects on nurses’ self-efficacy; significantly nurses can boost their self-confidence and competencies to manage challenging situations by being given the knowledge and talents to properly accomplish clinical concerns. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of problem-solving training program on staff nurses self-efficacy. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used, and the study conducted at intensive care units in El Mehalla General Hospital in Gharbia Governorate affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population. All available nurses (N=142). Tool: Three tools were used to collect data, problem solving knowledge questionnaire, problem-solving inventory, and perceived self-efficacy scale. Result: there were (93.7% & 92.3%) of studied nurses had gained higher adequate problem-solving knowledge at post-program implementation and follow-up phase respectively, linked to 19.7% at the pre-program. Whilst more than three-fifth of the studied nurses gained strong level of problem-solving skills and self-efficacy at post-program matched with 12.7% and 23.2% of nurses had at the pre-program, respectively. Conclusion: The study emphasized that the studied nurses had highly statically significant differences between program phases and gained a higher mean score with adequate problem-solving knowledge and strong response regarding problem-solving skills and high self-efficacy during the post-implementation phase which slightly decline at three-month follow-up phase from the pre-program. Recommendations: Design and implement interventions that enhance nurses’ problem-solving skills strategies related to problem-solving management integrated into the nursing process.