International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To explore the teaching design of the new anticoagulant periumbilical subcutaneous injection method. Methods A teaching program for the new anticoagulant periumbilical subcutaneous injection method was designed. Forty nursing students were divided into two groups using a computerized random grouping method. The control group, consisting of 20 nursing students, received oral lectures and simulations conducted by non-research group teachers. Initially, nursing students operated independently and were subsequently assessed. The experimental group, also comprising 20 nursing students, received theoretical instruction and practical guidance from the research group teachers before independently administering injections to patients after passing an examination. The theoretical and practical assessment results of both groups of nursing students were compared, along with the incidence of adverse reactions from subcutaneous injections in the two groups of patients. Results The comparison of knowledge assessment scores regarding hypodermic injection between the two groups of nursing students showed a statistically significant difference (χ² values = 4.84, 4.54, 5.19, 4.39, P< 0.05). The assessment scores for hypodermic injection operations also revealed a statistically significant difference (χ² values = 4.50, 3.95, 9.99, P < 0.05 or 0.01). Additionally, the incidence of adverse reactions from hypodermic injections in the two groups of patients demonstrated a statistically significant difference (χ² values = 36.18, 4.93, 5.24, 12.14, 54.42, P < 0.05 or 0.01). Conclusion Standardized training is essential for nursing students before administering the new anticoagulant periumbilical subcutaneous injection. A solid understanding of both the theory and practice of subcutaneous injection is crucial for reducing adverse reactions.

Anticoagulants; Subcutaneous injections; Nursing students; Teaching