Abstract
Background: Nursing documentation is essential for patient safety, continuity of care, quality improvement, and legal accountability in hospital settings. However, persistent gaps in staff nurses’ knowledge about standardized documentation practices highlight the need for effective educational interventions.Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured training program in improving staff nurses’ knowledge of nursing documentation. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest study was conducted among 219 staff nurses in a hospital setting. Participants received a structured training program over four weeks focusing on accuracy, consistency, and ethical aspects of bedside documentation. Knowledge was assessed before and after the intervention using a validated 10-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS, and a Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score (29.67 ± 2.64) increased significantly to 39.04 ± 1.63 post-intervention. The improvement was statistically significant (t = –56.67, df = 218, p < 0.001), with a mean difference of –9.37 (95% CI: –9.70 to –9.04) and a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 3.83). Conclusion: The four-week structured training program significantly enhanced staff nurses’ knowledge of nursing documentation.