Impact of a Targeted Training Module on competencies towards the use of S.T.I.C.K. Bundle among nursing officers at selected hospitals, Lucknow

Author Name: Ms. Shafaq Alam, Mrs. Godhuli Ghosh, Mrs. Firoz Zahra.

Volume: 03/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-19555644/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. Shafaq Alam, M.Sc, Medical Surgical Nursing, Era Colle of Nursing, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. Godhuli Ghosh, Associate Professor & HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing, Era Colle of Nursing, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3. Firoz Zahra, Associate Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing, Era Colle of Nursing, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

ABSTRACT

Background and Objective Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIVC) is common but often leads to complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, and bloodstream infections. These arise from gaps in knowledge, improper practices, or failing to reassess line necessity. The S.T.I.C.K. Bundle offers a structured protocol to improve Intravenous care and reduce complications. This study evaluated a Targeted Training Module regarding S.T.I.C.K. Bundle on knowledge, practice, and attitude bases on PIVC among nursing officers in selected tertiary care hospitals in Lucknow. Four tool were used; Tool I: The sociodemographic tool, Tool II: Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, Tool III: Structured Observation Checklist, Tool IV: Structured Likert Scale Material and Methods A quantitative true-experimental design with pre and post-test control groups was adopted. The study was conducted in tertiary care hospitals in Lucknow over 23 days. nursing officers working in both general wards and critical care units were included in the study. Using proportional stratified random sampling, 80 nursing officers were selected and equally assigned to experimental (n = 40) and control (n = 40) groups. The experimental group received a Targeted Training Module on the S.T.I.C.K. and control group continued routine practice. Results The experimental group showed a marked improvement in competency scores versus the control group. Post-test scores for knowledge, practice, and attitude were significantly higher in the experimental group (p < 0.05) than pre-test scores and controls. Findings shows that general-ward nursing officers demonstrate greater proficiency in Intravenous management including emergency and triage compared with those working in ICUs. Conclusion The current findings revealed that implementing the S.T.I.C.K. Bundle provides a structured and evidence based approach to improving Intravenous care. By addressing common causes of adverse outcomes, such as inadequate knowledge, improper practices, and failure to review line necessity, this protocol enhances patient safety and reduces complications.

Key words: Competency, training, Intravenous cannulation and its management, Intravenous complications.