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{"title":"Nurses’ Practice and Knowledge of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Flushing Pre-Therapy Administration at Medical-Surgical Wards","authors":"Mohamed Goda Elbqry","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.344991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.344991","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) are a frequent nursing technique used for the infusion of beverages, medicines, and blood products and are required by the majority of patients. As a result, it is critical to maintain a sufficient supply of PIVC because they are prone to problems such as obstruction, phlebitis, and exudation, necessitating frequent replacement. However, post-insertion PIVC failure is common, most likely due to inconsistencies in maintenance practices such as flushing. As a result, hospital policies contribute to a lack of practice and awareness about this issue, which improves clinical education for nurses and patient care. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses’ practice and knowledge of peripheral intravenous cannula flushing pre-therapy administration at medical-surgical wards. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive research design was utilized. A purposive sample of sixty-two nurses who were working in the medical-surgical wards at Teaching Hospital, Ismailia city , was used. Two tools were used for data collection : a self-administered questionnaire to identify nurses’ personal data and knowledge and an observational checklist to assess nurses’ practice. Results: The findings of this study revealed that most of the studied nurses had a fair level of knowledge and an unsatisfactory level of practice with regard to peripheral intravenous cannula flushing. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between their total knowledge and practice scores , with a p value ≤0.05. Conclusion: In the present study, the nurses’ level of practice was inadequate , and their knowledge of peripheral intravenous cannula flushing was fair . Additionally, there was a highly statistically significant relationship between total performance score (practices and knowledge) and their qualifications, with a p value≤0.05. Recommendations: Nurses should have access to ongoing educational opportunities and in-service training programs on short peripheral catheter intravenous flushing to improve their expertise.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"42 S9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140403530","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 Fibromyalgia on Patient’s Quality of Life and Disability","authors":"Zeinab Mohamed Ahmed, Mona Mohammed Abo El-ella Mohammed","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.345601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.345601","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Individuals suffering from fibromyalgia frequently experience limitations in carrying out everyday tasks. The precise pathological processes driving fibromyalgia remain elusive, yet it often results in a diminished quality of life. The aim of the study aimed to: Assess the effect of fibromyalgia the patient ‘quality of life, and disability. Design: This study used a descriptive research approach. Setting: The research was conducted at the medical facility of Zagazig University’s outpatient clinic of the Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. Subjects: The study enrolled a total of 50 fibromyalgia patients. Tools: Three assessment tools were utilized, including 1): a patient evaluation form,2): fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, and 3): Short Form 36 Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire was administered. Findings: 85.7±6.7of Patients experienced significant levels of overall disability associated with fibromyalgia and fibromyalgia disease effects on 66.8 ±5.9 of patients’ quality of life. Conclusion: The vast majority of fibromyalgia patients are significantly impacted by disability related disease. As well, about two thirds of patients had negative impact on total QOL. Recommendations : To extend the applicability of the results, replicate this research across diverse settings with a larger sample size of fibromyalgia patients.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"63 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140403877","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":"Nurses' Performance Towards Intra-Hospital Safe Transportation of Critically Ill Patients: Suggested Guidelines","authors":"Esraa Mostafa Mohammed, Kamelia Fouad Abdallah, Fatma Mostafa mahrous","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.339296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.339296","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"15 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083804","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":"Instructional Guidelines on Selected Health Outcomes among Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis","authors":"Fatma Khalil Abd Elhameed Osman, Zeinab Gamal Mohamed Ellatif, Wafaa Khalil Ibrahim Mohammed","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.337037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.337037","url":null,"abstract":": Background : Knee osteoarthritis is common in elderly people, and causes pain, loss of physical functioning, and disability . Elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis have relatively poor health-related quality of life, manifested mainly by pain. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of instructional guidelines on selected health outcomes among the elderly with knee osteoarthritis. Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized to conduct the current study. Settings: This study was conducted at the rehabilitation units of three hospitals (Souad Kafafi University Hospital, Al Sheekh Zayeed Hospital and Central 6 th October Hospital). Subjects: A purposive sample of 80 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. Tools for data collection: Two tools were used for data collection. Tool I: A structured interview or self-administered questionnaire to assess patients' demographic data and health status; Tool II: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) to assess patient-relevant outcomes following a knee injury. Results: This study revealed that; 43.7% of the study subjects were between 60 to <70 years with a mean age of 68 ± 1.367, and 60.2% were males. There was a highly statistically significant difference between patients' osteoarthritis outcome scores pre/post implementation of the instructional guidelines in all items except fully bending of the knee, going up or down stairs, knee stiffness after waking in the morning and ascending stairs. However, there was marked improvement post-implementation of the instructional guidelines. Conclusion: Designed and implemented instructional guidelines had a positive effect on improving selected health outcomes among the elderly with knee osteoarthritis Recommendation: Develop and apply similar instructional guidelines for studying more health outcomes among the elderly with knee osteoarthritis.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"33 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140084177","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 Spontaneous Open-glottis versus Valsalva Closed-glottis Pushing during Second Stage of Labour on Pelvic Floor Morbidity and Fatigue","authors":"Ola Abdel-Wahab Afifi Araby Ali, Fatma Mansour Abdel Azeem Barakat, Fatma Kamal Ali","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.340018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.340018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"122 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140087989","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":"Assessing the Effectiveness of Distraction Techniques on Alleviating Pain and Anxiety in Women Undergoing Screening Mammography","authors":"Sanaa Ghareeb Ahmed Ebrahim, Esraa Mostafa Abd El-Aty Ibrahim, Azhar Abdel–Fatah Mohamed Shehata, Nor El-Hoda Mohamed El-Sayed El-Shabory","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.341080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.341080","url":null,"abstract":". Abstract : Background: Mammography is the most useful test for detecting the growth of breast tumors. Regular screening mammograms for women can reduce the death rate from breast tumor progression. Aim : Assess the effectiveness of distraction techniques on alleviating pain and anxiety in women undergoing screening mammography. Subjects and method : Design: A prospective, randomized controlled trial research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in Al-Iman Center at Al-Tadamon Hospital in Port Said city. Subjects: One hundred women were randomly assigned to two equal groups as part of a purposive sample. Tools of the study: Three instruments were employed to collect data for the purpose of research. Structured interviews, The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and The numerical pain rating scale (NRS). Results: Having a painful examination and being afraid of radiation are the biggest obstacles to mammography. In terms of pain, the results showed that the distraction group's mean pain score decreased to 2.82±2.037 as compared to 5.22±1.788 in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (p=0.00). Furthermore, a drop in the distraction group's mean anxiety score was noted in comparison to the control group (7.12±4.397 & 7.88±4.059, respectively), with no statistically significant differences between the two groups (p=0.37). Conclusion : Distraction techniques are a useful and recommended technique to help women cope with their discomfort and anxiety during breast tumor screening mammograms. Recommendation: It is recommended that this should include into formal work protocols, procedural guidelines, training curricula, and performance evaluation standards for radiographers.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"110 51","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140088766","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":"Perception of Adults toward Covid-19 Vaccination","authors":"Hala Mostafa Mohamed Emara, Rasmia Abd El-satar Ali Mohamed, Shaimaa Fathy Miky","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.342601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.342601","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Perception toward covid-19 vaccine among the adults appears to have a decisive role in the successful control of the pandemic. Aim of the study: Assess the perception of adults toward covid-19 vaccination. Design: A descriptive design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in outpatient clinics at Desouk public hospital in Kafr El Sheikh governorate. Total outpatient clinic in this hospital are 16 clinic included in the study except the pediatric clinic. Sample : A purposive sample composed of 425 adults, were selected according to age from 18-65 years, both gender, and with or without chronic or autoimmune disease. Tools of data collection: four tools were used to collect the data, 1 st tool: Structured Interviewing Questionnaire as Socio demographic characteristics of the adults, The knowledge of adults toward covid-19 disease and vaccination, and The Reported practices of the adult toward covid-19 vaccination. 2 nd tool: Observational Chick List of Adult toward Preventive measures of Covid-19 Disease . 3 rd tool: Attitude of adults toward covid-19 vaccination. 4 th tool: physical examination assessment sheet. Results: more than three quarters had unsatisfactory knowledge, almost three quarters incorrect done reported practice, more than three quarters incorrect done observational check list, and more than half quarters had negative attitude toward covid-19 vaccination. Conclusion: There is highly statistically significant relation between the following knowledge and reported practice, observational check list, and attitude of the studied sample, reported practice and attitude, and observational check list and attitude of the studied sample. Recommendations: implement health education programs to increase adult awareness toward covid-19 vaccinations and preventive measures of covid-19 disease","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":" 1168","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140091994","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":"Nurses' Performance for Caring of Patients during the First 48 Hours Post Brain Tumors Craniotomy","authors":"Fatin Mostafa Abd Elhaleem, Hanan Sayed Ali, Basma Mohammed Khalil","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.342084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.342084","url":null,"abstract":"Background : A brain tumor craniotomy patients postoperative admitted to intensive care unit and need for regular monitoring of the overall condition during the first 48 hour so the critical care nurses play an important role in caring for patients of craniotomy, through Regular monitoring of the overall condition and reporting any deviations in health status during the first 48 hour after surgery. Aim of study : This study aims to assess nurses' performance for caring of patients during the first 48 hours post brain tumor craniotomy. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized to achieve the aim of the present study. Setting: The current study was carried out in ICU at El Fayoum university hospital. Subject: Convenient sample of all available nurses approximately (40). Tools of data collection : First tool: Nurses’ self-administered questionnaire to assess nurses level of knowledge regarding care of patients during the first 48hr post brain tumors craniotomy . Second tool: Nurses’ observational checklist to assess nursing actual practice regarding care of patients during the first 48hr post brain tumors craniotomy Results: The results of this study revealed that 55% of studied nurses had a satisfactory level of total knowledge regarding the brain tumor craniotomy, while 45% of them had unsatisfactory level of total knowledge. And as regards the total practice 65% of them had a satisfactory level of practice, while 35% of them had unsatisfactory level of total practice. Conclusion: It more than half of studied nurses had a satisfactory total level of knowledge about care of Patients postoperative brain tumor craniotomy. And as regards the total nurses practice level post brain tumor craniotomy about two thirds of them had a satisfactory level of practice. Additionally there was no statistical significant difference relation between nurses total knowledge level and their different practice care level. Recommendations : Providing continuous in-service education for nurses to update their knowledge related to nursing care for care of patient postoperative brain tumor craniotomy.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"4 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083750","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":"Nurses' Performance about Isolation Precautions regarding Covid-19 patients in Intensive Care Units","authors":"Dalia Farouk Mahmoud, Howayda Ahmed Mohamed, Iman Abdallah Mohammed Abdulmutalib","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.339282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.339282","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"116 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140088067","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 pre Rehabilitation Program on Cognitive and Motor Functions for Patients Post Craniotomy","authors":"Nermen abdelftah Mohamed, Manal Saad shaker Soliman, Amora Omar Ibrahim Elmowafy","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.346511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.346511","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Functional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities often contribute to the difficulties in rehabilitation programs of victims with post-craniotomy. Aim: Determine the effect of the pre rehabilitation program on cognitive and motor functions for patients post-craniotomy. Subjects and Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used . Setting: This study was carried out at the neurosurgery department and neurosurgery outpatients' clinic at Mansoura University Hospital. A convenient sample of 70 oriented patients post craniotomy was classified into the study (who received a rehabilitation program and the control group (35 in each group). Tools: (I) Patients' assessment sheet post craniotomy, Tool (II): Patients' knowledge, regarding craniotomy (pre and post-test), Tool (III): Patients' reporting practice regarding post craniotomy exercise (IV) Mini–mental state examination (MMSE), and (V) Berg balance scale(PBS). Results: In comparison to patients in the control group, participants in the pre-rehabilitation group showed a statistically significant increase in their knowledge , practice , motor, and cognitive abilities following pre rehabilitation programme (p. value < 0.01). Conclusion: When a pre-rehabilitation program is implemented, patients' knowledge, practice, and motor and cognitive abilities after a craniotomy significantly improve. Recommendation: All patients who have had a craniotomy should participate in a pre-rehabilitation program.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"39 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140401028","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}