Using Social Learning Theory in Training Nursing Use National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2)

Introduction: The National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) is recommended as a tool for identifying and classifying patients at risk of severe progression. Knowledge and attitudes about NEWS2 are essential for implementation in the practice of patient care in the Emergency Department. Objective: To determine the effect of a 22 lessons training program built on Albert Bandura's social learning theory of National Early Warning Score 2 on the knowledge, attitude and skills of nursing care in the Emergency Department in Tay Nguyen region General Hospital. Methods: A semi-experimental study conducted on 50 clinical nurses at the Emergency Department, Tay Nguyen region General Hospital was included in a training program using the National Early Warning Score 2. Data were collected using self-completed questionnaires to assess knowledge, skills, attitude, and intentions before and after the intervention. Results: After the intervention, the percentage of nurses with correct knowledge reached 98% compared to 36% at the time before training (p<0.001). The percentage of nurses with correct skills reached 96% after training compared to 34% at the time before training (p<0.001). The percentage of nurses with a positive attitude on the NEWS2 scale after intervention increased by 64.25 (reaching 84%). 89% of nurses intend to use the NEWS2 scale clinically. Conclusion: After implementing an education program on the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2), nurses' knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding the NEWS2 scale have improved markedly. Positive attitude increased significantly. Intent to perform was high (89%).