IMPACT OF MIND MAPPING ON PEDIATRIC NURSES' PERFORMANCE ON PREVENTING INTRAVENTRICULAR HEMORRHAGE IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

Background: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) remains a significant complication in preterm infants, associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. Effective nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is crucial for prevention, requiring consistent adherence to specific neuroprotective strategies. Mind mapping is an active learning strategy known to enhance information retention and performance in clinical settings.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of a mind mapping application on pediatric nurses' performance  on  preventing intraventricular hemorrhage in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with a convenient sampling of all 50 nurses working at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Tools: (I): Nurses’ Knowledge questionnaire, (II): observational performance checklists, (III): Nurses' Knowledge and Satisfaction Questionnaire Regarding the Mind Mapping Strategy was used to assess nurses before and after the implementation of the mind mapping  focusing on IVH prevention. Results: A statistically significant improvement is anticipated in both the nurses' knowledge scores and their  practices following the mind mapping intervention.

Conclusion: The study concluded that mind mapping is an effective teaching strategy for enhancing nurses' performance in implementing IVH prevention guidelines.The study recommend the integration of mind-mapping programs into mandatory, ongoing nursing education within all Neonatal Intensive Care Units to ensure standardized, high-quality, neuroprotective care for preterm infant.