Nurse-Driven Patient Education at PKLI Hospital Lahore: A Knowledge-Practice Gap Analysis

Abstract

The study highlights the importance of patient education in healthcare, particularly emphasizing the crucial role nurses play in facilitating it. A study conducted at PKLI offers insights into nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding patient education, revealing factors that impact healthcare service delivery. To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of patient education among nurses. The current cross-sectional study included 120 registered nurses through convenient sampling technique from a hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Data was collected during the period of 2032 to 2024 through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Nurses value patient education, with most acknowledging its importance (75%). While many feel confident in their understanding (75%), some admit to lacking clarity (25%). Practices generally align with positive trends, though improvements are needed, particularly in assessing educational needs (64%) and utilizing diverse teaching methods (61%). By focusing on areas needing enhancement and leveraging current strengths, the hospital can cultivate a more unified and patient-focused nursing team. This, in turn, is expected to lead to better healthcare results and increased patient contentment.