Date of Conferral
8-5-2025
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Theresa Parenteau
Abstract
Preeclampsia is a disorder that usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to serious adverse outcomes or death for the mother and fetus if not promptly diagnosed and managed. Hence, a staff education project was designed and implemented to enhance staff knowledge of preeclampsia. The practice problem was limited staff knowledge of preeclampsia a pregnancy complication that can affect both the mother and fetus. The practice-focused question explored whether a staff education project on preeclampsia affected office staff knowledge. The purpose of the project was to develop and implement a staff education program to improve staff knowledge of preeclampsia. The analytical strategies used were pre- and post-surveys and descriptive statistics. The findings showed an increase in staff knowledge of preeclampsia, from 78% to 97% after education. Results suggest that staff education improved knowledge about the potential to improve diagnosis and management. The major products used were handouts, PowerPoint, YouTube videos, and pre- and post-tests. Recommendations include ongoing staff education sessions and incorporating management discussions into daily meetings aimed to further enhance staff skills, promote a sustainable learning culture, and reduce adverse outcomes. To promote positive social change, educating staff ensures that all team members have access to the same information to enable them to provide care that is culturally sensitive and fair regardless of the socioeconomic background. Providing evidence-based care for preeclampsia helps achieve health equity in underserved populations and across diverse populations.
Recommended Citation
Fombo, Doris Wanmban, "Staff Education to Improve Staff Knowledge on Preeclampsia" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 18182.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18182
