@article { author = {Mohammed, Bataa and El- Dakhakhny, Amal and Bassam, Samah and Abo Zaid, Ali}, title = {Impact of an Educational Program in Improving Nurses' Performance among Restrained Children}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {1-17}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029273}, abstract = {Background: Physical restraint is protective measures used to limit children movement. Aim ofthe study: to identify the impact of an educational program in improving nurses' practice amongrestrained children. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A quasi experimental design .Setting: Intensive care unit & Nutritional Department at Pediatric hospital as well as Pediatric SurgeryDepartment at Surgery Hospital at Zagazig University .Subjects: a sample of 40 nurses and 40restrained children.. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used; first a questionnaire sheet tocollect nurses' characteristics the second tool was an observational checklist used to assess nurse'spractice. Educational program was developed to educate the studied nurses about physical restraint.Results : indicated that. The studied nurses' practice had been improved significantly afterimplementation of the educational program either immediately or 2 months later. Conclusion, it canbe concluded that the educational program had improved the studied nurses' practices about physicalrestraint. Recommendations: Nurses should attend formal training program about physical restraintby a qualified and competent practitioner. In addition, the development of physical restraint evidencebasedguidelines is essential, to be followed and available for all nurses.}, keywords = {Physical restraint – educational program. Nurses' Performance,Restrained Children}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38840.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38840_907506e5ae31ae0865428c8a469852fe.pdf} } @article { author = {Amin, Doaa}, title = {Knowledge and Practices of Type II Diabetic Patients’ Regarding Diabetic Foot Self- Care And Their Foot Disorders}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {18-35}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029275}, abstract = {Background: Egypt figured one of the highest incidences of diabetic cases as up to 11 % of itspopulation who has been diagnosed with the disease. This number of cases predicted to bedoubled by 2025. Consequently, the rise in prevalence of DM is likely to bring associatedincrease in foot problems. Aim of the study: assess the diabetic patients‟ related knowledgeand reported practices regarding foot self- care and to detect most common foot problems.Subjects & Methods: Research Design: An exploratory descriptive research design wasfollowed in the study. Setting :This study was conducted in the two outpatient diabeticclinics in Damanhour city .Subjects: Using the equal allocation method a convenient sampleof 360 patients.. Tools of data collection: two tools were used to collect data from diabeticpatients. Results: Mean BMI was 28.30 ± 4.1 (within normal range). Less than half of them hadpoor knowledge with mean score of 3.94±1.82 and half of them had poor practices with meanscore of 11.54±2.77 related to diabetic self-care. Fissures, callus and blister was observed byhalf of the subjects. Significance differences was observed between total knowledge andpractice scores and most of demographic characteristics and also between total foot self-carerelated knowledge and practices regarding to their reported peripheral neuropathy complainand observed foot disorders. Mass media was the main source of diabetic patients‟information. Conclusion: Diabetic patients had variation in their knowledge and practices inrelation to some topics regarding foot self -care which highlight that the knowledge gained ondiabetes and basic foot self-care over the course of their disease do not promote theimplementation and maintenance of adequate behaviors and this is reflected on the presence offoot problems. Recommendations: Patients with diabetes should receive ongoing foot care -specific education constantly reinforced, to ensure basic diabetes information and daily livingskills are taught enough to impart proficiency of this knowledge and skills}, keywords = {diabetes,foot self –care,Practice,Knowledge,diabetic foot disorder}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38841.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38841_92c9cca6e774db1aa1b0bae33db2079f.pdf} } @article { author = {Abd El-Nasser, Ghona and Ghalab, Soad}, title = {The Opinions of Nursing Students about Case-based Teaching versus Traditional Lecture-based Method}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {36-48}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029278}, abstract = {Background: Case-based Teachings is an active learning strategy in which students read and discusscomplex real-life situations that call on their analytical thinking skills and decision-making. Aim of thestudy: To assess the opinions of nursing students about case-based teaching versus traditional lecturebasedmethod. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive study was utilized in this study.Setting: Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University. Subjects: Include a representative sample (183) from thetotal number of students. Tool of data collection: Students Opinions Questionnaire. Results: The mostimportant characteristic of the case-based teaching methods was increased reading of comprehensionand collaboration skills during the teaching process. In addition, the majority of the students agreed thatcase-based teaching method decreased monotonous situation of the classroom, increased knowledgeretention and self-esteem compared with lecture. Of these, 71.8% they were highly satisfied with this newmethod. However, no differences were observed between the students satisfaction based on gender(p>0.05). On the other hand, it was found a significant difference in all mean scores of age ˃21 yearsexcept in the following dimensions: motivation to study, reflective and critical thinking and imaginationskills. Conclusion: Case-based teaching method has high efficacy and more accepted by the studentsthan lecture in understanding the topic. Recommendations: this is simply an applicable method andreduced of monotonous situation of the classrooms. Therefore, nursing educators must use this methodto promote active learning among the students.}, keywords = {Students Opinions Questionnaire (SOQ),Case-Based Teaching (CBT),Traditional Lecture (TL),Nurse Educator,Critical Thinking (CT)}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38843.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38843_999257d762c3f40fbad001dd16bad4cf.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohammed, Enas and Mohammed, Neama and Ahmed, Hend}, title = {Internet Addiction: A comparative Study between Faculty of Nursing Students at Damanhour and Alexandria University}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {49-67}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029279}, abstract = {Background: Worldwide, the number of internet users is dramatically increasing. Theinternet does pose some serious problems including; information divide, information pollution,and information insecurities as well as internet addiction. Aim of the study: Assess theprevalence of internet addiction among nursing students in Damanhour and AlexandriaUniversity, and compare between Internet addiction level among nursing students inDamanhour and Alexandria University. Subjects& Methods: Research design: Adescriptive comparative research design was used. Setting: The study was carried out inFaculty of Nursing, Alexandria and Damanhour University. Subjects: A 600 students wereincluded in the study, 300 students from each University. Tools of data collection: Threetools were used for data collection. The first tool was Socio-demographic and Health StatusStructured Interview Questionnaire for the Students. The second tool was Computer andInternet Use Assessment Questionnaire for the Students. The third tool was Young’s InternetAddiction Test. Results: The present study revealed that 57.8% of the students have mildinternet addiction followed by 17.7% who have moderate internet addiction, and 2.2% of thestudents have severe internet addiction. There is a significant relation between level ofinternet addiction and student's age, sex, the availability of laptop or PC and internet accessat home, using of phone for internet access, hours of using the internet, and scholasticachievement. The student complains of headache, blurred vision, low back pain, neck pain,shoulder pain, and finger numbness. Conclusion: Around sixty percent of the students havemild internet addiction and the minority of them has severe internet addiction. Male studentswere prone to internet addiction than female. Recommendations: Establish a special unit forcounseling about internet addiction and developing hotline services to guide youth in thediagnostic criteria and management.}, keywords = {Internet Addiction,Youth,Internet users,Nursing students,Damanhour and Alexandria University}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38845.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38845_acc636635d1306a364a25c8bbd2c765d.pdf} } @article { author = {Metwally, Fatma and Hussein, Farida}, title = {Collective Self-Esteem, Attitudes toward Collaboration, and Collaborative Practice Behaviors utilized by Nurses and Physicians}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {68-81}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029281}, abstract = {Background: Effective nurse-physician collaboration is essential to enhance satisfactionamong nurses, physicians, and patients, increase the quality of care, reduce costs, andimprove patient safety. Aim of the study: To assess the relationship between collective selfesteem,attitudes toward collaboration, and collaborative practice behaviors utilized by nursesand physicians in a surgical hospital. Subjects& methods: Research design: A descriptivecorrelational study design was used in this study. Setting :This study was conducted in theSurgical Hospital affiliated to Zagazig University Hospitals. Subjects: All staff nurses (n=400)and all physicians (n=100) available at the time of data collection Tools of data collection :Collective Self-Esteem Scale, Jefferson Scale of Attitudes toward Collaboration, andCollaborative Practice Scale. Results: Findings revealed that nurse-to-physician collaborationhad the lowest percent mean score (61.29%). There was a strong positive correlationbetween the total scores of nurse- to- nurse collaboration and both of nurses' attitudes towardcollaboration and nurses' collective self- esteem. There was a strong positive correlationbetween nurse- to- physician collaboration and nurse's attitudes toward collaboration, nurse'scollective self-esteem, and- nurse- to nurse collaboration. However, nurses' attitudes towardcollaboration and collective self-esteem explain 85% of the variability in nurse- to-nursecollaborative practice behaviors (NCPS-N), while, nurses' attitudes toward collaborationexplain about 90% of the variability in nurse- to-physician collaboration (NCPS-P).Conclusion: There is a strong positive correlation between collective self-esteem, attitudestoward collaboration, and collaborative practice behaviors in nurse-to-nurse, nurse-tophysician,and in physician-to-physician interactions. The results also revealed that attitudestoward collaboration and collective self-esteem were strong predictors in nurse-to-nurse andin physician-to-physician collaboration, While attitudes toward collaboration was the onlypredictor in nurse-to-physician interaction. Recommendations: Initiating and developingmutually respectful inter-professional relationships between nurses and physicians throughinter professional education in their curriculum to increase understanding of complementaryroles of nurses and physicians.}, keywords = {Collective self-esteem,collaboration,attitudes toward collaboration,Collaborative Practice Behaviors}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38848.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38848_445429fb96b5ac3833552c1cfda54a39.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdelhamied, Fatma and Taha, Nadia and Sakr, Maha}, title = {Factors Affecting Wound Healing and Needs among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Suggested Nursing Guidelines}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {82-98}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029282}, abstract = {Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most frightened complications of diabetes andis the leading cause of hospitalization among diabetic patients. Aim of the study: Thepresent study aimed to assess factors affecting wound healing and needs among patientswith diabetic foot ulcers. Subjects& methods: Research design: Descriptive exploratorydesign was utilized. Setting: The present study conducted in outpatient clinic at ZagazigUniversity Hospitals. Subjects: The study subject includes 70 patients with diabetic foot ulceras result of diabetes (40 males and 30 females). Tools of data collection: four tools wereused for collection of data, first patient's assessment sheet, the second tool was Thai stresstest (TST) questionnaire, Third tool was questionnaire sheet about patient knowledge aboutdiabetes mellitus and foot care, Fourth tool was questionnaire about needs of patient withdiabetic foot ulcer. Results: The study finding revealed that the mean age of the studysample was (53.4±10) years. Also, there was statistical significant strong positive relationbetween patient's knowledge and practice about diabetes. The factors that were significantlyaffect ulcer healing were age, wound grade, vascular condition, infection, blood glucose,offloading devices, and mental stress .The psychological needs and the total needs weresignificantly affect diabetic foot ulcer healing. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that,the most factors which affect ulcer healing were age, wound grade, vascular condition,infection, blood glucose, offloading devices, and mental stress. the high needs for patient withdiabetic foot ulcer were psychological needs followed by physical and functional needs thensocioeconomic needs and spiritual needs. Recommendations: Further studies arerecommended to identify effects of educational programs on improving patient knowledge andpractice regarding care for diabetic foot ulcer.}, keywords = {Factors affecting wound healing,diabetic foot ulcer,Thai stress test,needs}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38849.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38849_71385ecff761a3cba08ba65d5e0cf62a.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdel-Aziez, Samah and Ali, Salwa and Metwally, Fatma and Mohammed, Wafaa}, title = {Effect of an Evidence Based Practice Program on Nurse’s Knowledge and Practice}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {99-113}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029283}, abstract = {Background: Increasing demand for patient safety and quality healthcare requires translation of best evidence into practice. Aim of the study: To investigate the effect of an educational program on nurse’s knowledge, and implementation of EBP. Subjects and Methods: Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to evaluate the effect of the program. Setting: the study was conducted at Al-Ahrar General Hospital. Subjects: a purposive sample of 46 supervisor nurse. Tools of data collection: A structured interview questionnaire covering nurses’ demographic characteristics, knowledge, readiness, and implementation about EBP. An educational program developed based on literature and identified needs was implemented and its effect was evaluated through immediately post- test and other one three months later. Results: Pre-program, the study revealed 87% of poor nurse's knowledge, low readiness toward EBP with absence of its implementation, while immediately post-test nurses showed high knowledge among 70% of the studied nurses and 82% of them practiced EBP moderately. Statistically significant relations were found between nurses’ general characteristics and total knowledge, readiness, and implementation of EBP. With significant correlations between total mean scores of nurses' knowledge, readiness, and implementation. Conclusion: implementation of the educational program had a positive effect on nurses' knowledge, readiness, and implementation toward EBP. Recommendations: EBP skills must be learned to clinical nurses and the problem-based learning strategy and practice-based small group (PBSG) learning approaches should be used. Further studies in other hospitals to assess nurses knowledge and practice for EBP}, keywords = {Evidence Base Practice,research,Nurses,Educational Program}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38851.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38851_7f22cf9dc8c12caee3e02ba7dbfd8b92.pdf} } @article { author = {Eldsouky, Samah and Taha, Nadia and Saleh, Maha}, title = {Nurses’ knowledge and practice concerning fluid and electrolyte balance among patients with congestive heart failure}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {114-128}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029286}, abstract = {Background: Critical care nurses have a vital role in identifying and treating the physiologicstressors experienced by critically ill patients that disrupt homeostasis such as the patients withCongestive Heart Failure (CHF). Aim of the study: to assess nurses’ knowledge and practiceconcerning fluid and electrolytes balance among patients with congestive heart failure andinvestigating the relation between their knowledge and practice. Subjects and Methods:Research design: Cross-sectional analytic design. Setting: The study was carried out at ZagazigMain University Hospital .Subjects:160 nurses and 160 CHF patients .Tools of data collection:a self-administered questionnaire sheet and an observation checklist. Results: nurses'knowledge about CHF and related fluid/electrolytes balance was high, with an overall goodpercentage having total satisfactory knowledge. The practice was deficient regarding assessmentof peripheral circulation, skin and mucous membranes, signs of altered tissue perfusion,ineffective breathing pattern, and alteration in fluid balance. Nurses’ knowledge was positivelyinfluenced by their age, and female gender. The practice was negatively influenced by theknowledge score and the number of medications taken by the patient, and the knowledge andpractice scores are negatively correlated. Conclusion: Hence, nurse’s age and gender as well asthe attendance of training courses are the factors influencing their knowledge, while the factorsaffecting practice are their knowledge and the number of medications given to patients. Inconclusion, nurses' knowledge about CHF and related fluid/ electrolytes balance is variable, withan overall good percentage of total satisfactory knowledge. The practice is generally higher. Theknowledge and practice scores are negatively correlated and the training courses have a negativeinfluence on nurses’ knowledge. Recommendations: The nurses working with patients with CHFimprove their knowledge, particularly the younger ones. The content and process of trainingcourses need to be revised, with more focus on applied knowledge.}, keywords = {Congestive Heart Failure,Fluid-electrolyte balance,Critical Care Nursing,Knowledge,Practice}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38853.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38853_b4190e0fab5059efe374007ecd851ac9.pdf} } @article { author = {Moustafa, Shimmaa}, title = {Infants' Nutritional Status in Relation to their Mothers' Knowledge about Feeding and Weaning Practices in Zagazig City}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {129-143}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029320}, abstract = {Background: The nutritional status of the infants depends on the feeding practices in the community. Lack of knowledge about balanced diet is a leading cause of primary malnutrition. The aim of the present study was to determine the mothers' knowledge regarding breast-feeding, weaning and follow-up practices in relation to their infants' nutritional status and to find out socio-economic correlates of mothers' feeding and weaning practices in Zagazig City. Subject & Methods: Research design: A descriptive and exploratory study was done. The study subjects included 200 mothers with their infants aged 6-18 months who fulfilled the selected criteria. Setting: Study was conducted at two maternal and child health centers at Zagazig City (Zagazig MCH ,and Sheba MCH). Tools of data collection: A questionnaire sheet was used to collect data include (a) socio-demographic data, (b) mother's knowledge about breast-feeding, weaning and follow-up practices, (c) infants' anthropometric measurements and (d) clinical assessment of the infants' malnutrition signs. Results indicated that 48% of the mothers initiated breast-feeding within one hour after birth. 57% practiced exclusive breastfeeding, and 71% had introduced liquid diet as first weaning food and 43% of them started weaning food when their infants reached 4-6 months age. 86% of mothers checked their infants' weight for age. The Pearson Correlation showed that weight for age (r= .347**), height for age (r= .750**) and height for weight (r= .560**) among the infants. The study reported significant relation between mothers' education and their knowledge about infants feeding and weaning practices. The study concluded that mothers' knowledge regarding breast-feeding, weaning and follow - up practices had significant effect on improving infants’ nutritional-status outcome. The study recommended that conducting educational program for mothers regarding importance of good feeding and weaning practices at maternal and child health centers and healthy communication through mass media to promote mothers' knowledge about feeding and weaning practices.}, keywords = {infants,Nutritional Status,feeding,Weaning,Practices}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38857.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38857_b8c885ec215efb2368c389edb3b948a8.pdf} } @article { author = {El-Adeham, Nadia and Ali, Salwa and Wafik, Wagida}, title = {Relation between health and nutritional status and learning performance among primary school children in Sonover district, Fayoum governorate}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {144-158}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029290}, abstract = {Background: The health and nutritional status affect their learning performance. The aim of the study: was to assess relation between health and nutrition status and learning performance among primary school children. Subject and Method: Research design: Across-sectional design was used in this study. Setting: Two primary school at sonover district. Subjects: consisted of 125 children in 6 grades. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used first questionnaire to collect data about demographic characteristics of the student and their knowledge about nutrition, second the scale to assess the student's learning performance, third clinical assessment sheet. Results: revealed low level of student knowledge about diet and nutrition, one quarter of their have one signs of nutritional deficiency, 14.4% of students have attention deficient hyperactivity disorders, and 83.2% of them have concentration problems. Conclusion the study revealed present a relation between health and nutrition status and learning and school performance among primary school children. Recommendation implement health educational program about nutrition at school setting by the nurse should be held}, keywords = {Nutrition status,school performance,Health,learning performance,Primary School Children}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38864.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38864_a081816f49f0192420d514a2290496cb.pdf} } @article { author = {El-saidy, Tawheda and Mohamed, Awatef and Amr, Tahany}, title = {Evaluating the Students Satisfaction about Traditional Courses and the University Services: As an Approach to Improve Quality in Higher Education.}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {159-176}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029292}, abstract = {Background: Higher education must continue to expand standards of education and training that are corresponding to international best practice. Measuring student‟s satisfaction is consistent with a total quality management approach. Aim of the study: to evaluate the students' satisfaction about traditional courses and the university services. Subjects & Methods: Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: the college of Applied Medical Sciences at Shaqra University, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Subjects: a convenience sample of 100 female students was recruited from. Tools of data collection: two standardized questionnaires of National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) were used which include course evaluation questionnaire and students' experiences evaluation questionnaire. Results: 69.5% of the students were satisfied about the quality level of the courses. While only 33.2% of them agree on the effectiveness of the labs on the development of their skills. 75.5% of the participants agreed on the importance of the knowledge learned and that will be useful in the future. Besides that, 65.9% of them were satisfied about the ability of the courses to improve their critical thinking skills. Regarding students' experiences about the university services, 68.7% agreed about the availability of supplies and activities related to religious rites. In relation to computer supplies and resources, 47.6% of the sample agreed that it was enough. Conclusion: Availability of good courses and qualified staff can improve the students' critical thinking skills, but there was a shortage of the infrastructure of the college because it was newly started and developing. Recommendations: Taking into consideration the students opinions regarding evaluation of the courses, staff, services, and resources to continue in the total quality management process to get on international accreditation.}, keywords = {Evaluation,Satisfaction,Traditional courses,Higher Education}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38865.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38865_a326b85b5b60b475047e739bb3ffb243.pdf} } @article { author = {Elshiekh, Dalia and El-Dakhakhny, Amal and Moustafa, Khadiga}, title = {Assessment of Maternal Care Provided To Their Epileptic Children At Zagazig University Hospitals}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {177-194}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029294}, abstract = {Background: Epilepsy is the commonest serious neurological condition of childhood. It is agroup of chronic disorders in which the indispensable feature is recurrence of seizure.Parents, especially mothers play the most significant role in caring for their children andhelping them adapt to their conditions. Aim of the study was to assess maternal careprovided to their epileptic children at Zagazig University Hospitals. Subjects & methods:Research design: A descriptive – cross sectional design was used. Setting: at thePediatric neurology outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospital. Subject: 120mothers of children with epilepsy.. Tools of data collection: three tools were used in thisstudy; the first was a questionnaire interview sheet to collect data about studied mothersand their children. The second was seizure severity scale. The third tool was aquestionnaire sheet about mothers' knowledge regarding practices in caring for theirepileptic children.Results indicated that the mean age of the studied mothers was 33.3 ±6.4 years. The majority of them were housewives and 39.2% of them had diploma education. Itwas showed that, 59.2% of them did nothing at the beginning of fit. During an epileptic fit, 37.5%of mothers did nothing while, 44.2% of them mentioned unfavorable practices such as,stimulating the child by pouring water and beating, restricting or shacking the child to awakehim/her up. As regards care practices after fit, 57.5% of mothers did nothing. Moreover, it wasfound that 67.5% of mothers didn't take any action to manage side effects of antiepileptic drugs.About 51.6% of epileptic children had severed degree of seizure. Conclusions: most of thestudied mothers had poor practices score in caring for their children with epilepsy and only11.7% of them had fair practices. Based on the results of the present study, it could berecommended that educational programs for mothers of epileptic children about epilepsyand its care should be conducted.}, keywords = {Epilepsy,epileptic children,maternal care and practices}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38870.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38870_e93ef3b6597248aa3ab826a57383a6de.pdf} } @article { author = {Metwally, Fatma and Ata, Azza and Salah Eldin, Waleed}, title = {Nurse Supervisors' Communicative Behaviors and Subordinates' Communication Satisfaction, Job Satisfaction and Willingness to Collaborate}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {195-211}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029296}, abstract = {Background: Effective communication is essential to the interpersonal relationship between supervisors and subordinates in the workplace. In order for supervisors to be perceived as competent communicators, they must share and respond to information in a timely manner, and communicate clearly and concisely to subordinates and clarify work tasks which may contribute to communication satisfaction. Additionally, when employees experience more positive communication relationships, they also experience more positive job satisfaction. Aim of the study: To assess the relationship between nurse supervisors' communicative behaviors and subordinates' communication satisfaction, job satisfaction and willingness to collaborate. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive correlational study design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at Zagazig University Hospitals. Subjects: Stratified random sample of 366 nurses working at Zagazig University Hospitals. Tools of data collection: Five tools were used in data collection namely: Communicator competence instrument, nonverbal immediacy scale, interpersonal communication satisfaction inventory, abridged job in general scale, and decision making collaboration scale. Results: Findings revealed that the highest mean percent score was for supervisors' nonverbal immediacy while the lowest was for supervisors' communication competence .There was a significant correlation between supervisors' communicative behaviors and nurses' communication satisfaction. However, there was no significant correlation between supervisors' communicative behaviors and nurses' job satisfaction. As well, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between supervisors' communication competence and nurses' willingness to collaborate in decision making. Conclusion: Nurse supervisors' communication competence and nonverbal immediacy were good predictors of nurses' communication satisfaction, while they weren't as regards nurses' job satisfaction. Additionally, nurse supervisors' communication competence was a strong predictor of nurses' willingness to collaborate in decision making, while nurses supervisors' nonverbal immediacy wasn't. Recommendations: Hospitals' administrators should develop training programs for nurse supervisors to enhance their communication competence. Additionally, nurse supervisors should encourage nurses to participate in the decision making process.}, keywords = {Communication competence,nonverbal immediacy,communication satisfaction,Job Satisfaction,willingness to collaborate}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38873.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38873_ac8272820fcbe8e5a88197e14f3a3264.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohammed, Hanan and Abdelatief, Dalia}, title = {Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Nursing-Intervention Bundle}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {212-217}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029297}, abstract = {Among critically ill patients in acute-care facilities, pneumonia is one of the most common hospital acquired infections. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICU), and represents 31% of all ICU acquired infections. As VAP is linked with higher morbidity, mortality and costs, preventing ventilated patients from developing VAP is an important patient safety objective. The autonomous nursing-intervention bundle interrupted transmission of microorganisms to the lower respiratory tract. This bundle matches interventions with the two processes known to cause VAP. Bundling the interventions significantly contributed to reducing VAP in critically ill patients, indicating that applying consistent interventions can reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. The concept of matching interventions to the cause of a specific problem can be generalized to address other healthcare challenges. Once interventions are matched to the cause of the problem, nursing interventions can be bundled and evidence can be incorporated into nursing practice and policy.The literature includes extensive discussion of VAP diagnosis and treatment, along with interventions attributed to reducing its incidence. This article describes a “bundle” of autonomous nursing interventions that can help prevent both of the etiologic processes above and improve patient outcomes}, keywords = {Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia,Nursing-Intervention Bundle,ET tube Cuff Pressure,Mouth Care,Head of Bed}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38874.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38874_b61ccb62ddf47eeabbefafda1eeb4dca.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohammed, Hanan}, title = {Zika Virus Alarming: 10 Things that Nurses Need to Know}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {218-224}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029298}, abstract = {The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recently sounded an alarm. Thesaid virus causing an alarm was named Zika, and it is maintaining its momentum of breakinginto multiple territories as we speak. Initially, the virus was found in the rhesus monkeys in theforest of Zika near Entebbe, Uganda. Later it was also found in the Aedes aegypti speciesmosquitoes. An infected mosquito also may carry dengue fever and yellow fever viruses.Usually, the mosquito could be found in stagnant water. These mosquitos thrive in indoorsand outdoors areas. Additionally, they often attack and bite during the day time. To date, theyare not vaccines for the virus. The mosquitoes are the vectors of the virus, hence, could notbe transmitted from a person-to-person. Health officials are acting upon the phenomena bymaking it a point to prevent its spread through awareness programs. Nurses play a uniquerole in eliminating widespread transmission of mosquito borne infection of zika virus throughtravel assessment, education, and provision of comfort measures, safety and painmanagement. The nurses should make every effort to use available resources to deliver andincorporate bereavement support to the patients and their families.}, keywords = {Zika Virus,Aedes aegypti species mosquitoes,Microcephaly,Guillain- Barre syndrome}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38876.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38876_2adc0bfddfb0b4071ae0d7004537512a.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohamed, Zeinab and Elmolla, Magda and Abdeen, Maha}, title = {EFFECT OF ORIENTATION PROGRAM ON COMPETENCY OF NEWLY GRADUATED NURSES AT MANSOURA NEW GENERAL HOSPITAL}, journal = {Zagazig Nursing Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, pages = {225-239}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Zagazig University; Faculty of Nursing}, issn = {2090-6110}, eissn = {}, doi = {10.12816/0029299}, abstract = {Background:Orientation program promote the confidence and competency level of new nurses in providing patient care. Therefore organizations need to support effective orientation programs that are structured to prepare and facilitate the transition of a new nurse to competency. Aim of the study : was to assess the effect of orientation program on competency of newly graduated nurses Subjects and Methods: Research design: A quasi experimental intervention design.Subjects: all the available newly baccalaureate nursing graduates in their first year of practice (n = 60). Setting: Mansoura New General Hospital. Tools of data collection :Two tools were used for data collection: Newly graduated nurses' competency self assessment scale and newly graduated nurses' knowledge test. Results revealed that the majority (90.0%) of newly graduated nurses had average level of competency skills in pre-program self assessment and in observation pre-program, all (100%) newly graduated nurses had low level of competency skills and also in knowledge about competency skills before implementation of the orientation program. However, implementation of the orientation program had a positive effect on newly graduated nurses' level of competency skills' performance and knowledge. Conclusion: Implementation of the orientation program had a positive effect on newly graduated nurses' level of competency skills' performance and knowledge immediately and at three months post-program. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a well designing effective orientation program for newly graduated nurses based on their competency assessment and knowledge test upon arrival to the clinical setting and careful selection of preceptors and mentors to guide and provide orientation for new graduate nurses is essential.}, keywords = {Newly graduated nurses,Orientation program,Competency-based orientation,Competency in nursing practice}, url = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38879.html}, eprint = {https://znj.journals.ekb.eg/article_38879_7d4f99dbadc7849c346da7e73510ea92.pdf} }