ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo investigate and analyze the effect of behavioral change theory on the improvement of self-protection awareness and first aid techniques for the emergency department nurses. Methods80 nurses in the hospital emergency department from August 2010 to October 2011 were chosen.They were given with behavioral change theory of intervention for the purpose.The levels of protection awareness,prevention of hospital infection behavior standardization and first aid techniques before and after intervention were recorded.And the results were analyzed. ResultsAfter intervention,the excellent results of the nurses' self-protection awareness survey were in 70 cases,the qualified results were in seven cases,the total pass rate was 96.25％.The self-protection awareness was significantly stronger than before the intervention.After the intervention,the prevention of hospital infection behavior standardization was in 65 cases with outstanding results,with a pass result was in 10 cases,the total pass rate was 93.75％.Standardization of behavior to prevent hospital infection after the intervention was significantly higher than before the intervention.After the intervention,the nurses’ first aid techniques was outstanding in 63 cases,with a pass result in 13 cases,the total pass rate was 95.00％.After the intervention,the nursing staff's first aid level was significantly better than before the intervention. ConclusionsThe theory of behavioral change can be effective in strengthening self-protection awareness of the nursing staff,and improve the level of first aid techniques.