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{"title":"Effect of Resilience Training Program for Nurse Interns on their Work Engagement","authors":"Ahmed Elwany, Neamat El Sayed, Yaldez Zein, Mayada Elzohairy","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318363","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Resilience in nurses enables them to use positive adaptive skills in coping with stress and helps them keep up with the stressful environment of their work settings and it was proven that resilience was the most significant positive factor contributing to work engagement. It is difficult to accomplish high-quality patient care without nurse work engagement (WE), and in the current complex healthcare environment, the engagement of the nursing workforce is essential for delivering quality patient care and overcoming current challenges in healthcare. Objective: Determine the effect of resilience training program for nurse interns on their work engagement at their work settings. Setting: The study was conducted at internship hospitals of Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, where all nurse interns for the academic year 2021/2022 were attending their internship year. Subjects: The study subject included a simple random sample of nurse interns (n = 80).The subjects were divided into two groups, study group (n= 40) and control group (n= 40). Tools: Four tools were used in this study: Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale; Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES); Resilience Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire, and Training Program Evaluation Questionnaire (TPEQ). Results: The study showed that there was a highly statistically significant correlation between nurse interns' resilience and their work engagement. Furthermore, nurse interns' resilience in the study group has significant differences at three phases of program assessment, immediately post phase and at follow up. Conclusion: The implementation of resilience training program for nurse interns significantly improved the resilience level of nurse interns which in turn improved the level of nurse interns' work engagement. Recommendations: Nurse interns should be monitored for their levels of resilience and burnout by internship department in faculty of nursing and take the appropriate action in case of low levels of energy to improve their motivation and resilience. Also, nurse interns should attend a resilience training program at the beginning of the internship year.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers of Implementing Early Goal-Directed Therapy Among Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis","authors":"Haitham Mohamed, Naaim Salama, Nadia Mohamed, Bassem Beshay","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318365","url":null,"abstract":"Although early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) has been found to improve mortality in critically ill patients with severe sepsis/septic shock, its implementation in the emergency department (ED) can be challenging. objectives. to identify barriers of implementing early goal-directed therapy among critically ill patients with sepsis . setting . This study was conducted in the emergency department units of Alexandria Main University Hospital (AMUH), namely the reception unit and resuscitation unit. Semoha University Hospital (SUH) namely the reception unit. Subjects: All nurses of both gender (60) who are assigned to the direct care of the newly admitted patients with sepsis at the previously mentioned units were included in the study. Tool. One tool was utilized for data collection in this study. \"Barriers of implementing early goal-directed therapy among critically ill patients with sepsis questionnaire. Result .: The study showed that there was a significant relationship between pt related barriers and the implementation of early goal-directed therapy p= (0.041 * ), also, there was a significant relationship between ECNs barriers and the implementation of early goal-directed therapy, p= (0.034 * ), there was a significant relationship between organizational barriers and the implementation of early goal-directed therapy, p=(0.049 * ). Conclusion: The most common barriers according to emergency care nurses related barriers regarding patients were the presence of relatives at the time of admission, barriers related to nurses as a Shortage of staff, barriers related to the organization including lack of collaboration and communication between different departments, furthermore, other health team barriers such as delay in diagnosis.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Implementing a Developed Clinical Pathway on the Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients","authors":"Mohamed Abosaba, Samah Mohamed, Basma Abd El Wahed, Nagwa Reda, Mohamed Sanhoury, Alaa Mohamad","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318367","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) was a prevalent and potentially fatal emergency problem that encounters critically ill patients and still a serious medical condition that occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the myocardial muscle resulting in permanent damage or even death if not treated quickly. Critical care nurses play a crucial role in the implementation of clinical pathway which is a standard of care through recognizing the importance of early and timely management as rapid resuscitation and early PCI that associated with better outcomes. Objective: This is an interventional study aimed to determine the effect of implementing a developed clinical pathway on the outcomes of acute myocardial infarction patients. Settings: This study was conducted in the Coronary Care Unit at Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: A convenience sample of 60 newly admitted adult patients with AMI were included in the study. Patients were assigned into two equal groups (30 patients each). Tools: Acute myocardial infarction patients' assessment; Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients’ State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; Satisfaction Scale for Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients; and Clinical Pathway Patients' Variance Checklist were the four tools used to collect the data of this study. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the study and control groups in relation to Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients’ outcomes concerning their vital signs, ability to rest, activity without significant pain, physiological & psychological factors, anxiety","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of Internet Usage among Damanhour University Students","authors":"Samia Ali Elwzan, Doaa Amin, Elham Tawfik","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318364","url":null,"abstract":". Abstract Background: The internet has become an indispensable tool for communication, academic research, information and entertainment. However, heavy users of the internet which has many determinants and internet addiction. Aim of this study is identify determinants of internet usage among Damanhour university students Research design: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was utilized to fulfill this study Settings: The current study was conducted in all faculties of Damanhour University (n= 11). These faculties namely, Agriculture, Art, Commerce, Computer and Information, Early Childhood Education, Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science, Specific education and Veterinary Medicine. Data collection tools: Two tools were used: Tool (I): University students' Profile structured self-administered questionnaire sheet. Tool II : Internet Addiction Test (IAT) self-administered questionnaire sheet. Results: The mean age of the students 21.09 ± 1.56 years, more than three quarters (77.3%) of the studied students have moderate internet addiction level followed by less than one fifth (19.0%) of them who have mild internet addiction, while only 3.7% of them have severe internet addiction. A statistically significant relation was existed between age, physical complains, daily spend hour on internet, presence of smart phone, social media, gaming websites, academic achievement and internet addiction level. Conclusion: that overall, the present study integrated various determinants concerning the usage of internet applications to determine the factors which may lead to internet addiction. The high rate of internet addiction in this study needs to be taken seriously. Recommendatio n : Designing awareness program campaigns regarding pathological effect of internet addiction and overuse of internet for university students. Establish awareness programs for student's academic advisor about IA especially for first academic year for early detection these cases.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Nursing Interventions on Patients’ Health Outcomes Post Thyroidectomy","authors":"Alice Reizian, Abeer El Shatby, Waleed Abo-Elwafa, Hoda El-Deeb, Bardies Mohamed","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318356","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Thyroidectomy is the most common surgical management of many thyroid diseases as simple goiter, benign thyroid tumors, hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer (TC). Its complications involve hypocalcaemia, swallowing disorders, the presence of a hematoma with less or greater severity or recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, especially after a total thyroidectomy. Preoperative and postoperative nursing interventions are important and have a serious influence on patient’s recovery directly. Objective: To determine the effect of nursing interventions on patients’ health outcomes post thyroidectomy. Settings: The study was carried out at the head, neck and endocrine surgery unit at Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. The postoperative follow up after discharge was conducted at the head and neck surgery outpatient clinic at the Alexandria Main University Hospital Clinics Department. Subjects: A convenience sample of 60 adult's patients who undergoing thyroidectomy admitted to the previously mentioned setting. The sample was divided into two equal groups (30 patients each the group) . Tools: three tools were used. Tool one: Bio-socio demographic data structured interview schedule. Tool two: Thyroidectomy patient's knowledge structured interview schedule. Tool three: Health outcomes for post thyroidectomy patient assessment sheet. Results: The study showed that there was a significant improvement in neck pain, neck disability and decreasing postoperative complications in the study group more than in the control group. Conclusion: The implementation of nursing interventions including neck and shoulder exercises significantly improved neck pain, neck disability and decreasing postoperative complications which improve patient health outcomes. Recommendations : In service training program should be carried out for nurses working in head and neck surgery department about complete care for patients pre and post thyroidectomy. Hospital administration should facilitate opportunities for nurses to attend continuing educational program about thyroid gland diseases and care of patients undergoing thyroidectomy.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) about Menstrual Disorders on Female Nursing Students' Knowledge and Satisfaction","authors":"Eman Ghallab, Marwa Mahmoud Abdellah, Niven Mohamed, Shadia Morsy","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318366","url":null,"abstract":": Background : Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have emerged as an alternative educational platform for disseminating information globally. Universities are increasingly investing in the development of MOOCs addressing public health issues, such as menstrual disorders. These courses aim to raise awareness and provide up-to-date, evidence-based content to students and the public. In Egypt, where a high percentage of females experience menstrual disorders, creating an engaging MOOC on this topic for nursing students can empower them to manage their own symptoms and improve patient care and support. Objective: The study aimed to develop a MOOC on menstrual disorders for female nursing students and explore its effect on their knowledge and satisfaction. Setting : This pre-experimental study was conducted in the obstetrics and gynecological nursing department, faculty of Alexandria. Subjects : the study subjects included all (103 students) female nursing students who were enrolled in the Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department during the second semester of the academic year 2020-2021 and agreed to participate in the study. Tools: two tools were used for data collection: the Female Nursing Students' knowledge questionnaire about Menstrual Disorders and the Nursing Students' Satisfaction Scale about MOOC. Results : The data showed a highly significant improvement in the students’ knowledge after the participation in the MOOC on menstrual disorder. A significant majority of the students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the MOOC. Conclusion: T he MOOC had a significant positive effect on enhancing students' knowledge, thereby positively influencing their satisfaction with the course and their understanding of menstrual disorders. The MOOC's diverse features, including its flexibility, accessibility, interactive elements, visual and audio components, high-quality content, and interactive learning community likely contributed to its success in facilitating students’ knowledge acquisition, and ultimately enhancing overall satisfaction. Recommendation: the study recommends that MOOCs can be integrated into the nursing curriculum in a way that complements and enhances the existing courses while fostering a culture of self-directed learning. Moreover. nurse educators should be provided access to necessary resources for developing MOOCs specific to their specialties and expertise.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First-Line Nurse Managers 'Leadership Styles and Its Relation with Nurses` outcomes and Readiness to Work","authors":"Fatma El-zahraa Mohammed, Nora Bassiouni, Mohamed Saleh","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318355","url":null,"abstract":": Background: Leadership style is the manner by which leaders influence the group members to achieve organizational goals. In nursing leadership, the effectiveness of first -line nurse manager is defined as a process whereby nurse manager influences a nursing staff to achieve a common goal. Each leadership style can have different outcomes in the nursing staff effectiveness, satisfaction and hence, make extra efforts (Albagawi, 2019). The outcomes of leadership styles were significantly related to nurses' work readiness indicating their positive effect on nurses' work readiness (Lau et al., 2020). The work readiness, has been defined as “The extent to which graduates are perceived to possess the attitudes and attributes that make them prepared or ready for success in the work environment” (Magagula et al., 2020) Objective: To identify the relationship between first -line nurse managers’ leadership style outcomes and nurses’ readiness to work. Settings: The study was carried out in medical, surgical inpatient care units and critical care units at Alexandria Main University hospital in Alexandria governorate. Subjects: All nursing staff (n=480) , was working during the time of data collection in the previously mentioned units. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection. Tool (I) was \"The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire\" in addition, nurses' demographic data. Tool (II) was the work readiness scale (WRS) tool. Results: The findings of the present study showed that there was moderate, positive and statistically significant correlation between the overall leadership style outcomes and transformational style. There was low but positive and significant correlation between the overall leadership styles outcomes and transactional style. However, there was a negative, weak and statistically significant correlations between nurses` leadership outcomes and the laissez faire style. There was a weak, positive and significant correlation between the overall FLNM leadership styles outcomes and the work readiness. But there were weak, negative and significant correlations between the laissez-faire leadership style, and work readiness. Conclusion: there was a significant relation between the outcomes of leadership style with nurses' work readiness which indicating the positive effect of the outcomes on work readiness Recommendations: Developing the professional competencies of the first-line nurse managers’ leadership style through leadership training program and its impact on developing their planning skills, competencies and awareness; to achieve high quality of patient care.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nurses' Compliance with Infection Control Standard Precautions","authors":"Thoraya Abdelaziz, Jehan Y. ElRazkey","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318362","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Health facilities acquired infection is a worldwide problem predisposing to increased mortality and morbidity. Nevertheless, the health care personnel are liable to blood borne pathogens hazards. Thus, ensuring nurses’ universal infection control precautions (ICP) practices compliance during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a worldwide health care challenge; resulting in overall health outcome consequences. The current study aimed to assess the compliance of upper GI endoscopy nurses’ with universal ICP practices. Design : A descriptive research design was utilized. Settings : The study was implemented at the upper GI endoscopy unit of the Main University Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. Subject included all available (40) nurses. One tool was developed; entitled “The Upper GI Endoscopy Nurses' Compliance with Universal Infection Control Precautions Observational Checklist”. Results : The most frequently observed infection control related-nurses’ practices were related to: soiled laundry management (60%), respiratory hygiene etiquette inside the endoscopy room (57.5%), personal protective equipment (55%), and disposal of waste (52.5%). More than half (57.5%) of the nurses were non-compliant with total ICP practices. Conclusion : Assessing nurses’ ICP compliance during upper GI endoscopy procedure was a challenge; where more than half of nurses failed to adhere to the total IC precautionary practices. The researchers Recommendation : carrying out training programs and timely courses for nurses’ to update their knowledge that consequently is reflected on their adherence.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Schema Therapy’s Efficacy on Obsessive Symptoms among Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder","authors":"Mera Abdelrazek, Magdala Maximos, Tarek Molokhia, Tarek El-Saeed, Marwa Ahmed Mousa","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318358","url":null,"abstract":": Background: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) global prevalence is 1.8%. Untreated OCD is associated with significant educational, familial, and social dysfunctions and increased risk for other psychological and psychiatric disorders. Sadock BJ, (Sadock V.; 2016. Lack C, Storch E, Keeley M, Geffken G, Ricketts E, Murphy TK et al. 2009). For patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been described as the first line of treatment. To improve outcomes new targets of intervention have been suggested (Veale et al., 2015). Aim of study Examine the efficacy of Schema Therapy on obsessive symptoms among patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Research hypothesis: Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who attend Schema Therapy sessions exhibit lower level of obsessive symptoms compared to those scored before attending the schema therapy sessions. Setting : The study was conducted in the psychiatric outpatient clinics of the Main University Hospital, which is affiliated to the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. The clinics provide free treatment services for patients suffering from neuro-psychiatric disorders. Sampling: The G*Power Windows. 3.1.9.7 Program was used to estimate the sample size using the following parameters: about 30 outpatients with OCD per 3 months, effect size f = 0.50, α err. prob. =0.01, Power (1-β err. prob.) = 0.99, number of groups=1 and number of measurements= 4. The program revealed a sample size of 10 patients minimum and 12 patients maximum. Results : It can be noticed that the mean score of the severity level of OCD in the study group significantly decreased from 32.38±5.84 at the first measurement before the intervention to 18.07±3.70 after implementing the schema therapy with a statistically significant difference (F=55.04, P=0.000), with effect size of 82.1%. Conclusions: The previous results reveal the efficacy of schema therapy for patients suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder. This intervention helps these patients learn new skills and use more adaptive strategies to deal with early maladaptive schemas, to gain awareness about those early maladaptive schemas and how to control emotions associated with them. Recommendations : Discharge plan for patients with obsessive compulsive disorder should include health teaching about early maladaptive schemas and how to respond to those emotion that are related to each schema as well as connect those early maladaptive schemas to associated symptoms, and consequently foster rehabilitation and adaptation to community.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Using Mobile Games on Patients with Acute Stroke during Cognitive Rehabilitation at the Intensive Care Unit","authors":"Fayza Abdou, Marwa Abd Elbaky, Naglaa Ahmed","doi":"10.21608/asalexu.2023.318352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/asalexu.2023.318352","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Using mobile games during the rehabilitation phase of patients with acute stroke will have a progressive influence on cognitive and memory impairment, which will reduce costs and enrich their prognosis. The aim of the study to evaluate the effect of using mobile games on patients with acute stroke during cognitive rehabilitation at the intensive care unit. Design: A quasi-experimental research design (pretest and posttest research designs). Setting : The study was conducted at the neurological intensive care unit at Assuit University Hospital, Egypt . Methods: Fifty patients with acute stroke were chosen randomly; they ranged in age from 18 to 60 years old, were able to write and read, and had recently been diagnosed with an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Tools : Two tools were used, the general patient’s assessment questionnaire and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), to assess the acute stroke patients’ cognitive abilities before and after the application of mobile games. Results: More than half of patients with acute stroke had mild cognitive impairment (58%) before application of mobile games, and the majority of them had normal cognitive ability after application of mobile games (100%). There were statistical significance differences in cognitive assessment between patients before and after the mobile game application (P value = 0.001**). Conclusion : Patients with acute stroke had better cognitive and memory functions after playing mobile games. Recommendations: Incorporating brain games into the rehabilitation protocol to improve cognitive function in patients with acute stroke at the ICU will produce significant results and shorten the length of stay.","PeriodicalId":272061,"journal":{"name":"Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal","volume":"373 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}