Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Effect of a Training Program on Evidence Based Practice Profiles and Skills among Master Nursing Students1183918110.12816/0029300ENSahar HamdyEl-sayedAssistant professor of nursing administration, Faculty of nursing, Zagazig
university,Farida MahmoudHassonaLecturer of nursing administration, Faculty of nursing, Zagazig
universityChris WinkelmanWinkelmanAssociate professor, Frances Payne Bolton school of nursing, Case
Western reserve University, cleveland, ohio, USAJournal Article20190706Background: Master nursing students are strategically positioned to influence adoption of<br />evidence based practice within the nursing profession. Educating master nursing students with<br />core knowledge and skills for evidence based practice may be an effective strategy to increase<br />their future use of evidence in their nursing practice to deliver high quality care and improve<br />patient health status in a cost effective approach. Aim: Examine the effect of a training<br />program on evidence-based practice profiles and skills among students enrolled in the Master<br />of Science in nursing program. Design: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: The study was<br />conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University. Tools of data collection: Two tools<br />were used in this study the Evidence-Based Practice Profile Questionnaire (EBP2) and the<br />Fresno Test of Evidence-Based Medicine. Results: A total of 45 master nursing students<br />participated in the program and data collection. Less than10% of participants had previous<br />training about evidence based practice. Overall, scores were significantly increased.<br />However, a sub score related to appraising evidence did not change and had a mean of 0 at<br />both time points. Our 15-hour program with six hours of lecture and nine hours of small<br />group exercises was effective at increasing knowledge of terminology, identifying clinical<br />questions, searching for evidence, identifying the design and relevance of studies, and<br />improving attitudes and confidence related to evidence based practice. Building skills for<br />appraising evidence may need additional time or a different format for this group of<br />participants. Conclusion: The training program was an effective strategy in making<br />significant improvements in all domains of evidence based practice profiles and most skills<br />related to evidence based practice inquiry among master nursing students.<br />Recommendations: Further evaluation is needed to determine retention of the skill set and<br />association of evidence based practice knowledge and skills on patient outcomes.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Training Program on Decision Making for Fourth Year Students at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University19343918210.12816/0029316ENMaha AbdeenAbdeenLecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University.Sahar HamdyEl-SayedAssistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig
UniversityFatma GoudaMetwallyLecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig
University.Journal Article20190706Background: Nurses use knowledge, skills and critical thinking to make the effective<br />decisions that enable them to provide care in a variety of traditional and expanding nursing<br />roles. The rapid changes in health care environment have expanded the decision-making role<br />of the nurse. Therefore, one of the emphasized goals of nursing education is to increase and<br />improve learners' thinking and decision-making skills. Aim of the study: The study aims to<br />identify the effect of a decision making training program on knowledge and skills of fourth<br />year nursing students. Setting: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig<br />University. Subjects: A total of 338 nursing students, enrolled in the fourth year at the time of<br />the study, during the academic year 2011-2012 were recruited for the study. Of these, 125<br />students (18 males & 107 females) agreed to participate. Three tools were used for data<br />collection. They included;1) The knowledge questionnaire sheet,2) Five situations about<br />decision-making, and 3)Students' decision-making evaluation sheet. Results: Before<br />implementation of the program, all students (100%) had inadequate knowledge and the<br />highest percentage of them (84.8%) had unsatisfactory practices regarding decision-making.<br />After the implementation of the program, most of students (92.8%) had adequate knowledge<br />and more than half of them (55.2%) had satisfactory practices immediately after<br />implementation the program. However, these percentages dropped to 65.6% and 51.2%<br />respectively in the follow-up test. There are statistically significant correlations between<br />students' knowledge and practices scores in the post and follow-up tests. Conclusion and<br />recommendation: The findings led to the conclusion that such training is effective in<br />improving students' knowledge and practices about decision making. In the light of the<br />findings, it is recommended to incorporate such training in Nursing Faculty curricula, with<br />more use of appropriate educational and clinical strategies to foster critical thinking and<br />decision-making skills.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Nursing Teaching Staff’s Memory and its Relation to their Performance, Achievement Motivation and Meaning of Life in Zagazig University35473918310.12816/0029303ENNashwa AhmedHusseinDemonstrator in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,
Zagazig UniversitySayeda AhmedAbdel- LatifProfessor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty
of Nursing, Cairo UniversityHanaa HamdyAliLecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing,
Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: It is true that the success of the individual in his every-day business,<br />profession, trade or other occupation depends very materially upon the possession of a good<br />memory. Aim of the present study was to assess nursing teaching staff’s memory and its<br />relation to their performance, achievement motivation and meaning of life in Zagazig<br />University. Research design: A descriptive correlation design was selected in carrying out<br />this study. Setting: The present study was conducted at faculty of nursing in Zagazig<br />University. Sample: A purposive sample consisted of all nursing teaching staff working at<br />faculty of nursing in Zagazig University during data collection. Tools used to collect the data<br />were; Socio-demographic data sheet, performance scale, Memory assessment clinic s-self<br />rating scale, Achievement motivation scale and Meaning of life scale. Results of the present<br />study showed that there was a highly positive statistical significant correlation between<br />memory and performance while there was a highly negative statistical significant correlation<br />between memory and meaning of life, but there wasn't not any correlation between memory<br />and achievement motivation. Conclusion: It was concluded that memory was positively<br />correlated with performance and negatively correlated with meaning of life; while memory<br />wasn't correlated with achievement motivation. Recommendations: The study recommended<br />that a training program for demonstrators to enhance their memory and guidelines of how to<br />deal with memory problems according to the organizational hierarchy should be conducted.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Nurses' Role Regarding Postoperative Patients with Cataract Needs and Problems48653918410.12816/0029304ENRehab RagabBayomiAssistant lecturer of medical-surgical nursing- Faculty of Nursing- Zagazig
UniversityNadia MohammedTahaAssistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing-Faculty of
Nursing -Zagazig UniversityHala IbrahimZaitonLecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing -
Faculty of Nursing- Zagazig UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Cataract is considered as a significant global health problem and represents the<br />most important cause of visual impairment worldwide. Extraction of cataract is a highly<br />effective surgical procedure to improve quality of life. The nurse plays a major role through<br />identifying health needs and assessing care given after surgery. Aim: The present study aimed<br />to assess nurses' role regarding problems and needs encountered among postoperative cataract<br />patients. Research design: Descriptive exploratory design was utilized. Setting: The present<br />study conducted in Ophthalmology Department and Out Patient ophthalmology Clinics at<br />Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample: The study subject includes 100 patients with cataract<br />surgery from both sexes and with age ranging between 30-80 years. 36 nurses dealing with<br />postoperative cataract patients. Tools: Two tools used for data collection. First tool, Patient<br />interviewing sheet to assess patients' problems and needs after cataract surgery, the second<br />tool was Nurse Questionnaire sheet to assess nurses' performance for post operative cataract<br />patients. Results: The result of the present study showed that, Most of the studied patients<br />had serious problems after the surgery, while postoperative needs for the majority of them<br />weren't achieved. In addition, the majority of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of<br />practices, and about three quarters had satisfactory level of knowledge. Conclusion: The<br />study findings concluded that, No statistical significant difference between total patients'<br />needs and serious problems encountered studied patients. In addition, there was statistical<br />significant between total level of nurses' knowledge and their practices. Recommendations:<br />The main study recommendation included that, Pre-service and in-service training program<br />for the purpose of refreshing and updating the knowledge and practice of the nurses working<br />with ophthalmic surgical patients, and the proposed protocol of patients' needs management<br />that's evidence – based should be implemented and evaluated in relation to visual problems<br />post cataract surgery.<br />Key words: CataractZagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Factors Affecting Compliance of Patients with Essential Hypertension toward Therapeutic Regimen66853918510.12816/0029318ENBadr IbrahimAhmedClinical instructor, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University,Bahia GalalAbd EL-RaziLecturer of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University,Magda Abd El-AzizMohammedProfessor of
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Hypertension forms a major public health problem in the world. Compliance<br />toward different therapeutic regimen is a key factor in controlling blood pressure. Aim of study<br />was to assess factors affecting compliance of patients with essential hypertension toward<br />therapeutic regimen. Research design & setting: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized<br />in this study at the Outpatient Clinic at Medical Specialist Hospital, Mansoura University.<br />Sample: A convenience sample of all available adults from both sex and aged 20-60 years<br />diagnosed as essential hypertension and on antihypertensive treatment were recruited for the<br />current study, through assessment of patients’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge,<br />practice, compliance through Hill Bone Scale, and factors affecting their compliance. Results:<br />The findings of the present study revealed that: Most of the studied sample had unsatisfactory<br />knowledge score about hypertension, more than three quarters of them were noncompliance<br />toward different therapeutic regimen. The social support, economic and psychological factors<br />affected the majority of the studied sample Conclusion: The study concluded that compliance<br />with therapeutic regimen in patient with essential hypertension influenced significantly by<br />socio-demographic characteristics, while it was not influenced by their knowledge about<br />hypertension. Recommendation: The study recommended that development of educational<br />program for patient with essential hypertension about life style modifications and different<br />aspects of treatment regimen and how to be compliant with it.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Promoting Self-Care among Elderly Attending Zagazig Social Club through a Health Education Intervention861023918610.12816/0029305ENAmany MohamedSaadAssistant Lecturer of Community Health Nursing -Faculty of Nursing- Helwan
UniversityWagida WafikKamelAssistant Prof. of Community Health -Nursing Faculty of Nursing
-Zagazig UniversitySalwa AbbasAlyProfessor of Community Health Nursing- Faculty of
Nursing- Zagazig UniversityAmany RashadAbo El-SeoudProfessor of Community Medicine -Faculty of
Medicine -Zagazig UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Self-care for health promotion required that clients had the knowledge and<br />competencies needed to maintain and enhance health. The aim of the study; was to increase<br />old people's self care capabilities. Research design; quasi-experimental design was used.<br />Setting; this study conducted at geriatric social clubs at Zagazig city. Sample; composed of<br />120 elderly (60 client for the study group and 60 for the control group). Tools; two tools were<br />used in this study; first, an interview questionnaire to collect data about socio-demographic<br />characteristics of the study participants and their knowledge about self care, the second tool<br />was observational checklist for assessing their practice about certain items of self care. The<br />study results; revealed statistically significant improvements of the study group knowledge<br />and practice about self care and its elements, also hygienic practice and care of some<br />prevalence health problems faced the elderly after health education intervention. No<br />statistically significant relations detected between elderly knowledge and practice related to<br />self care among the control and the study group and their age, sex, residence, and level of<br />education.Conclusion; health education intervention increased elderly satisfactory level of<br />knowledge and adequate practice related to self care. The study recommended; implement<br />a follow up health education intervention about self care in all geriatric social clubs, and<br />booklet containing information about elderly self care should be available in the elderly social<br />club library.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Assessing Nursing Managers' and Staff Nurses' perceptions of recognition patterns at Tanta University Main Hospital1031233918710.12816/0029307ENSafaa MohamedEl-demerdashLecturers of Nursing Service Administration, Faculty of Nursing,
Tanta UniversitySamar HosneyGhaderyLecturers of Nursing Service Administration, Faculty of Nursing,
Tanta UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Today human acknowledged as the most valuable asset for an<br />organization so they should be properly administered .There are many nurses do not receive<br />the job recognition that they desire. Since there are many different methods of recognizing<br />nurses for a job well done. The aim of the study was to assess nursing managers' and staff<br />nurses' perceptions' of recognition patterns at Tanta University Main Hospital. Design:<br />descriptive design was used. Setting: the study was conducted at Tanta University Main<br />Hospital. The sample consists of all available nursing managers (50), and (350) staff nurses<br />from different departments from aforementioned setting. Tool: The data was collected by<br />using nursing managers' and staff nurses' perception of recognition pattern questionnaire.<br />Results: As total more than seventy (74.00%) and more than fifty (51.4%) of nursing<br />managers and of staff nurses had high perception of all patterns of recognition. Specifically,<br />highest percent (90.0%, 84.0% & 82.0%) respectively and most (72.0%, 50.8%& 56.1%)<br />respectively of nursing managers and staff nurses had high perception of private verbal<br />feedback, compensation and opportunities for growth and participation recognition pattern.<br />Conclusion: High percent of nursing managers and more than fifty of staff nurses at Tanta<br />University Main Hospital believed in recognition patterns. Private verbal feedback,<br />compensation and opportunities for growth and participation are the most common patterns of<br />recognition that nursing managers and staff nurses believed them. The current study results<br />indicate that personal characteristics affect the professional awareness of recognition pattern.<br />It was recommended that nursing managers must be knowledgeable about different types of<br />recognitions pattern and must be sensitive to the staff nurses need to incorporate these<br />patterns in their management. Nursing managers need to consider personal characteristics<br />when they conduct recognition behaviors.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Effect of inter-parental conflict on adolescents' behavior in Zagazig City1491393918810.12816/0029319ENNashwa SaberAtiaAssistant lecturer of community health nursing-Faculty of nursing- Zagazig
UniversityWagida WafikKamelAssistant Professor of community health nursing, Faculty of nursing,
Zagazig UniversityHowida HenryFahmyProfessor of community medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
Zagazig UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: The family plays an essential role in fostering the development of children. The<br />present study aim was to highlight inter parental conflict and its effect on adolescents'<br />behavior. Subjects and methods; a cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized with a<br />sample of 508 adolescents randomly selected by using a multi-stage cluster sample from<br />three preparatory and two secondary schools in Zagazig city. Tools: Data were collected by a<br />questionnaire sheet consisted of three parts; socio-demographic data, Children's Perception of<br />Inter parental Conflict Scale, and Youth Self-Report Scale. The study results revealed that<br />the majority of the adolescents (93.7%) reported low perception of inter parental conflict,<br />with perceived threat being the most prominent of its components. They also mostly have<br />normal youth self-report, with more internalizing than externalizing behaviors. The Children's<br />Perception of Inter parental Conflict and Youth Self-Report scores were positively correlated<br />reflecting a negative impact of parental conflict perception on normal behavior. The<br />perception of inter parental conflict is lower among girls, living with parents, with educated<br />mothers, good social relations, more available home media and lower income. The Youth<br />Self-Report tend to be more normal among girls, those with lower perception of parental<br />conflict, and lower number of home media. The study concluded that parental conflict has a<br />deleterious effect on adolescents' psychological wellbeing as measured by self-reporting.<br />Therefore, it is recommended to improve community awareness through mass media about<br />effects of parental conflict on adolescents as well as training school teachers to identify the<br />behavioral problems among the adolescents.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Staff nurses' readiness to use computer system in clinical practice at Shebin Elkom Hospitals1401553918910.12816/0029308ENNermin MohamedEidAssistant Prof. of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Meofiya UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Nurses are being challenged to the use of computers into their daily work, it is<br />imperative to understand nurses’ readiness towards the use of computers in order to ensure a<br />successful implementation. Aim is to assess the critical care staff nurses' readiness to use<br />computer system in clinical practice at Shebin Elkom University Hospital and Shebin Elkom<br />Teaching Hospital. Sample was consisting of all staff nurses working in the critical care units<br />at Shebin Elkom University Hospital and Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital during the study<br />time (152 nurses).Tool: Questioner sheet was used for data collection (49 items). The results<br />indicated that all of the studied nurses in Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital were agreed with<br />that computer is very important in nursing practice, and the majority of them were agreed<br />with that computers system help to improve nurse performance at work. Total staff nurses<br />have a moderate skills level of using computer and Shebin Elkom University Hospital staff<br />nurses had more knowledge about computer using than Teaching Hospital, most of the staff<br />nurses are aware by the benefits of using computer. The highly cost to provide a large<br />numbers of computers, and no enough spaces in the patients' room are barriers of apply using<br />computer. Nearly all of studied subject were agreed with providing computer programs<br />according to nurses' educational level to overcome these barriers. The study concluded that,<br />highest percent of staff nurses were having readiness to use computer system in nursing<br />practice. The study recommended; nurses need for organizational support includes<br />organizing education and giving training programs for the staff nurses to overcome some of<br />their fears about using computer. Generating supportive written instructions for how to use<br />the computer system before the implementation of the new application.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Job Stressors and Burnout and coping strategies among Faculty Members and Assistants in Faculty of Nursing at Zagazig University1561713919010.12816/0029310ENHanan MeslhyMohammedAssistant lecturer-Nursing Administration dep.- Faculty of Nursing-
Zagazig UniversityNeamat MohamedElsayedProf. of Nursing Administration- Faculty of Nursing-
Damanhour University,Magda AtiaGaberLecturer of Nursing Administration- Faculty of
Nursing- Zagazig UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: There is no doubt that, job stress and burnout are thought to affect individuals’<br />psychological and physical health, as well as organizations’ effectiveness. Worker who are<br />stressed are more likely to be unhealthy, poorly motivated, less productive and less safe at<br />work. Their organizations are less likely to be successful in a competitive service. The aim of<br />the present study was to assess job stressors and burnout among faculty members and<br />assistants in Faculty of Nursing at Zagazig University. Setting & sample: A descriptive<br />correlation design was utilized with all available faculty members and assistants working in<br />different scientific departments. Tools: Data were collected by three questionnaire sheets, one<br />for assessing job stressors composed of three parts, the other for assessing burnout level<br />composed of one part, and the third for assessing different coping strategies of stress and<br />burnout management composed of two parts. Results revealed that faculty members had<br />personal stressors, and complain of physical and psychological responses more than the<br />assistants, while the assistants suffered from high burnout level more than the faculty<br />members, there was a statistically significant relation between burnout level and nurse<br />educators job stressors. Regarding coping strategies, the highest used strategy was<br />cognitive/emotional strategies, while ineffective behavioral coping strategies was the lowest<br />used strategy for job stressors and the highest used strategy was planful problem solving,<br />while distancing was the lowest used strategies for job burnout. Recommendations:<br />Therefore, it is recommended that the nurse educators attending continuing education<br />program about how to reduce their stressors, Give chance to nurse educators to share in<br />discussing work problems and put their opinions into consideration, and Support of nurse<br />educators and enhancement of coping abilities should be given to deal with stress and<br />burnout.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101The Effect of Health Educational Intervention Program About Drug Administration and Utilization on Nurse's Knowledge at Suez Canal University Hospitals at Ismailia City1721833919110.12816/0029311ENHanaa KassemFargAssistant lecturer of community health Nursing- Faculty of nursing- Suez canal
universitySalwa AbbasAliprofessor of community health nursing- Faculty of nursing- Zagazig
UniversityHassan AhmedEl ShahallyProfessor of physical Medicine and Rheumatology & Rehabilitation -
Faculty of medicine- Suez canal universityWafaa Abd El AzeemEl HossinyLecturer of nursing administration-
Faculty of nursing- Suez canal universityJournal Article20190706Background: A drug is a chemical substance intended for use in diagnosis, treatment, cure,<br />mitigation, or prevention of a disease. Medication administration requires specialized<br />knowledge, judgment based on the principles of pharmacology. The aim of the study to<br />assess the effect of health educational intervention program about drug administration and<br />utilization on nurse's knowledge. Research design: A quasi experimental design was used.<br />Sample: A purposive sample composed of 154 nurses responsible for drug administration at<br />different hospital departments. Setting: suez Canal university hospitals at Ismailia city. Tools:<br />used were an interview questionnaire composed of personal data and their knowledge about<br />drug administration and utilization. Results of the current study revealed that the majority of<br />studied sample were female and had diploma degree their mean age were 24.25 ± 3.7 years<br />and their years of experience ranged from 1.20 years, the majority had inadequate knowledge<br />about drug administration and utilization and most of them improved post intervention.<br />Conclusion: the health education program improves nurse's knowledge "about, drug<br />administration and utilization provide at all hospitals departments with necessary education<br />media about drug administration. The study recommended that health education program<br />about drug administration and utilization should be implemented for all nurses worked in<br />different hospital departments.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101The Effect of Health Educational Intervention Program about Drug 184 Administration and Utilization on Nurses Practice in Suez Canal University Hospitals at Ismailia City1841963919310.12816/0029312ENHanaa KassemFargAssistant lecturer of community health Nursing- Faculty of nursing- Suez
canal universitySalwa AbbasAliprofessor of community health nursing- Faculty of nursing-
Zagazig UniversityHassan AhmedEl ShahallyProfessor of physical Medicine and Rheumatology &
Rehabilitation -Faculty of medicine- Suez canal universityWafaa Abd El AzeemEl HossinyLecturer of
nursing administration- Faculty of nursing- Suez canal universityJournal Article20190706Background: The administration of medication is often a chief responsibility of the nurse.<br />The practice of administering medication involves providing the patient with a substance<br />prescribed and intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a medical illness or<br />condition. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of health education intervention<br />program about drug administration and utilization on nurses' practice. Research design: A<br />Quasi- experimental design was used. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 154 nurses<br />responsible for drug administration at different hospitals departments. Setting: suez Canal<br />university hospitals at Ismailia city. Tools: an interview questionnaire composed of five parts,<br />and observational check list were used. Results: of the current study revealed that the<br />majority of the studied nurses had in adequate practice regarding drug administration.<br />Conclusion: the health education and training program improve nurses practice regarding<br />drug administration provides nurses with necessary education and training media about drug<br />administration, and implement practice session for all nurses. Recommendations: Routine<br />reporting about the incidence of medication errors. Booster refresher in-service training<br />course are needed to compensate for attrition of knowledge and skills gained. Longer followup < br />studied are proposed to assess the impact of implementation of health education program<br />about medication on the incidence of medication errors and patient safetyZagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)1972153919510.12816/0029313ENAmany MohamedShebl,Assistant professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,
Mansoura UniversityWafaa IsmaalSallamAssistant professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,
Mansoura UniversityAmira AhmedHassaneinAssistant professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,
Mansoura UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Gastroinstinal side effects are the most frequently reported adverse<br />effects of antineoplastic and significantly affect patients’ daily functioning, quality of<br />life, and compliance with therapy. Therefore, the aim of the study was to examine the<br />impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects<br />(nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). Research design: A quasi-experimental research<br />design was conducted. Setting: Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department<br />at Main Mansoura University Hospital. Sample: The data were collected from two<br />hundred adult patients who selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into<br />two groups. Tools: Three tools were utilized which are a questionnaire sheet, Nausea<br />and vomiting assessment scale, and Diarrhea Assessment Scale. Results the result<br />indicates increased total knowledge score for patients immediate after protocol<br />implementation compared with after protocol implementation. Also it was found<br />decreased incidence and severity of GIT side effects at post and follow up tests.<br />Conclusion: The implementation of nursing management protocol has a positive<br />effect on the studied patients' total knowledge scores and incidence and severity of<br />GIT side effects in the study group. Recommendations; it was recommended that,<br />nursing management protocol should be integrated within the plan of care for patients<br />undergoing radiotherapy.Zagazig University; Faculty of NursingZagazig Nursing Journal2090-611010120140101Performance of Health Care Workers towards Hepatitis C and B Patients2162323919710.12816/0029314ENAmany MohamedSheblAssistant Prof. of medical-surgical nursing-Faculty of nursing- Mansoura
University,(Doaa EL-SayedFadilaGerontological Nursing Department- Faculty of nursing- Mansoura
UniversityRaefa RefaatAlamGerontological Nursing Department- Faculty of nursing- Mansoura
UniversitySuzan ElsaidMansourWomen's Health and Midwifery Nursing- Faculty of nursing-
Mansoura UniversityJournal Article20190706Background: Health care workers are a high risk group who are liable for acquiring infection<br />of hepatitis B and C viruses and its transmission to their patients and close contacts. Aim: The<br />aim of the present study was to identify performance of health care worker towards hepatitis<br />B and C. Research Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. Sample &<br />setting was consisted of 288 physician, nurse, and technician work directly with patients with<br />HBV and HCV at four different settings which are affiliated to Main Mansoura University<br />Hospitals (Specialized Medical Hospital, Gasteriology Center, Maternity and Gynecological<br />Hospital, Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital” in addition to elderly homes at<br />Dakahlia Governorate). Tools: two tools were used to collect pertinent data which are<br />structured questionnaire sheet and observational Checklist. Results: Results of current study<br />revealed that study sample age ranged from 20 to 50 years with a mean age of 31.94 ± 7.40<br />years, regarding knowledge, physicians were more knowledgeable than other groups (nurses<br />and technicians). The staff members who work at GIT center, Liver Research Institute and<br />Hospital and Specialized Medical Hospital were more knowledgeable than staff members in<br />other health care settings. 83.3% of health care workers had a positive attitude and more than<br />half of them (58.3%) had a good practice. There was positive correlation between the<br />knowledge, attitude and practice (p>0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed that, the<br />physicians showed high level of performance regarding hepatitis B and C viruses’ infection<br />compared with nurses and technicians. The study recommended that continuous in–service<br />training program in safety measures is essential to all nurses and technicians to update their<br />knowledge and improve their practice to care for patients with viral hepatitis.