Background: Heart disease in pregnancy is still a major problem worldwide,
particularly in developing countries. The presence of heart disease increases the risk of
maternal and fetal complication. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nursing
care guidelines for pregnant women suffering from heart disease on nurses‟ knowledge and
practice. Research design: A Quasi experimental design was used in carrying out this
study. Setting at Beni-suef general Hospital & Beni-suef University hospital at
(gynecological ward (Inpatient: high-risk ward) & outpatient clinic. Sample: A convenient
sample of a total 40 maternity nurses was included in the study. Tools: Two tools were
utilized for data collection. I- A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, which includes
two parts; part 1 socio-demographic characteristic. Part 2: Assessment of nurses‟ knowledge
regarding heart disease during pregnancy which includes definition, causes, risk factors, etc.
II- A standard observational checklist to assess nurses‟ practices regarding heart diseases
during pregnancy. Results of the current study revealed a statistically significant
improvement in nurses' knowledge and practice related to care of pregnant women
suffering from heart disease at the post test and follow up. Conclusion: implementation of
nursing care guideline enhance nurses‟ knowledge& practices regarding care of pregnant
women suffering from heart diseases, so study mainly recommended that the educational
program for nursing care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease should be
conducted periodically for nursing staff in obstetrics and gynecology department