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{"title":"Nurses' Knowledge and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures in Endotracheal Intubated Children","authors":"eman tawfeeq, Samia Abd-Elmoaty, Gehan Ahmed","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.321872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.321872","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Endotracheal intubated children have a greater risk of acquiring infection however, this problem is greatest in critical care units. So, assessing knowledge and practice of ICU nurses is baseline to improve well-being of intubated patients. Aim : This study aimed to assess the nurses' knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in endotracheal intubated children. Method : A descriptive cross-sectional study design was utilized in this study. Setting : This study was conducted at Mansoura University Children's Hospital (MUCH) on convenience sample of nurses (N= 98) 38 nurses in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and 60 nurses in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Tools : Two tools were used to collect data as the following : Nurse's knowledge structured interview questionnaire sheet and Observational checklist. Results: The overall total knowledge score revealed that (62.2%) of nurses showed a good score level of knowledge with a mean of 26.5(4.5). A few percentages of nurses had proper perform hand hygiene,oral care, patient monitoring and suctioning (12.2%, 4.1%, 1%, and 2% respectively). Moreover there was significant relation between nurses' years of experience and total knowledge score. While there was no significant relation between total nurses' knowledge and practice Conclusion: Although nurses had good score level of knowledge, they had inadequate practice regarding infection control measures in endotracheal intubated children. Recommendation: Continuous educational programs to keep nurses in intensive care units updated with the evidence based practices and carry interventions for reducing infection among endotracheal intubated children.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134884717","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":"Self – Care Practices of Pregnant Women during COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Fatma Mohamed, Nagwa El- Feshawy, Reda Hemeda, Samia Hassan","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.320379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.320379","url":null,"abstract":"1.ABSTRACT Background: COVID-19 pandemic is an emerging infection and also a re-emerging viral respiratory disease that has affected all aspects of ante natal care among pregnant women. Aim: This study aims to assess self-care practices of pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Study design: Descriptive study design. Setting: The study was carried out at the antenatal outpatient clinic in obstetrics and gynecology hospital , Mansoura University Sample type: A purposive sample was used. Study subjects: The study subjects included 495 pregnant women. Tools: Two tools were used, structured interviewing questionnaire and Pregnancy Self-Care practices. Results: The current study showed that most of the studied women always wash their hands before and after preparing meals and took sufficient time for cooking. Also, most of the pregnant women watched T.V as a form of recreational activities. Moreover, the study results showed that most of the studied women always wash their hands before and after they used toilet. Furthermore, most of the studied women always attend ante natal visits regularly. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, COVID-19 pandemic affect pregnant women self-care practices, physical exercise, personal hygiene, rest and sleep& following up of the primary health care services were the most affected practices also work burden among the studied pregnant women was highly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations: Simple designed brochures will be provided to pregnant women to explain the importance of antenatal care visits and education through online classes or by attendance.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"110 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136304820","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":"Assessment of Nurses' knowledge and Performance Regarding Prevention of Open Heart Surgery Site Infection","authors":"Asmaa EL-Azab, Marwa Mostafa, Samar Abdelraouf","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.322072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.322072","url":null,"abstract":"Open heart Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is a life-threatening complication that occurs after cardiac surgery, it is associated with severe outcomes including exacerbation all of the following: hospitalization, healthcare costs, morbidity, and mortality. The present study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge, and performance regarding prevention of open heart surgery site infection. This conducted through a cross-sectional study design, on 77 nurses enrolled conveniently from Open Heart Surgery Unit, Mansoura University Hospitals, Egypt. Data was collected by using nurses' knowledge assessment self-administrated questionnaire and nurses' performance observational checklist. The main findings illustrated that 45.5% of nurses had poor total score level of knowledge (< 60.00 – 69.99), and 41.6% of them had expert total score level of performance (75 - < 85%). The researcher concludes that less than half of nurses have poor total knowledge score, and more than three-fourths of them have total expert, and proficient performance scores levels regarding the prevention of open-heart SSI. Accordingly, the following are recommended: continuous on job education programs should be provided for all nurses to enhance their knowledge and performance about prevention of open heart SSI, as well, further research are needed to explore factors that contribute to nurses' adherence to preventive measures of open-heart SSI.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134882298","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":"Relationship between Nurses' Workplace Ostracism, Harmony and Compassionate Goal at Main Mansoura University Hospital","authors":"Hoda Abdou, Heba Hagrass","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.322071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.322071","url":null,"abstract":"1.ABSTRACT Background: Nursing has a reputation for being a predominantly stressful profession. Ostracism, which is a form of mistreatment in the nursing workplace, is neglected in the nursing profession although it can affect the quality of healthcare services. Aim : This study aims to assess the relationship between nurses' workplace ostracism, harmony and compassionate goal at Main Mansoura University Hospital. Research design : A descriptive correlational research design was used. Methods : A convenience sample consisted of 101 staff nurses were enrolled in the study. Data were collected by using three tools namely workplace ostracism, harmony and compassionate goal scale. Results : The study finding revealed that all of staff nurses were low level regarding workplace ostracism, while more than three quarter of them have high level of harmony and majority of them have a satisfactory level regarding compassionate goal. As well, there was a highly significant relation between workplace ostracism and harmony and a highly significant relation between harmony and compassionate goal. Conclusion : There was a highly significant relation between workplace ostracism and harmony and a highly significant relation between harmony and compassionate goal. Recommendation : Health care organizations must always look for novel approaches to detect the presence of workplace ostracism and investigate its causes, such as work overload, bad role models, or communication styles. As well, encourage nurses to socialize with one another frequently and provide them with opportunity to do so.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134884721","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":"The Effect of Nurse led Intervention on Knowledge and Anxiety of Hepatic Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy","authors":"samah abd elnaby, Hanan Soliman, Aml Elmetwaly","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.321878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.321878","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Today, gastrointestinal endoscopy is the most commonly used procedure in medicine. for the most accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders Thus, anxiety as a negative influence or side effect of endoscopy reduces patients' acceptance ability. Aim: To determine the effect of nurse led intervention on knowledge and anxiety among hepatic patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Design: A quasi-experimental, pre and posttest design with a control group was used. Setting: The study was conducted at ElMahalla Hepatology Educational Hospital, Egypt. Methods: two tools were used, structured interview questionnaire to assess knowledge and demographic data of patients and Beck Anxiety Inventory scale to assess patients anxiety. Results: This study clarified that the effect of the nurse led intervention was positive and clear. It also shows that there was good improvement with high significant differences in knowledge and anxiety in study group compared to their control post intervention (P<0.001). Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that the anxiety state was found to be more common among the patients subjected to endoscopy procedure. Providing educational program was an effective method to increase awareness and decrease the anxiety of the patients subjected to gastroscopy. Recommendations: Replication of the current study on a larger probability sample from different geographical areas, to achieve generalizable results.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"144 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134884738","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":"Healthcare Professionals’ Views about Web- Based Module for Training on Evidence-Based Practice","authors":"Rania Mohammed, Amel Ahmed, Eman Mohammed","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.320376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.320376","url":null,"abstract":"Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is recognized as an essential competency for healthcare professional. Achieving competency in this area is a complex undertaking that is reflected in disparities between ‘best EBP’ and actual clinical care. The effective development and implementation of professional education to facilitate EBP remains a major and immediate challenge. Therefore, healthcare professionals (HCP) must become expert resources for patient. The study aimed to assess views of healthcare professionals toward designing web-based module for teaching evidence-based practice. Methodology: A phenomenological study design was used through focus group discussions using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic content analysis was carried out following coding and analyzing content. Recurrent, emerging and diverging views were identified and represented under themes. All discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Results: Focus groups were conducted with HCP. Two main themes and eight subthemes were identified. Participants expressed their views about EBP approach components and made suggestions for EBP module design. The study revealed that most of participants are interested in obtaining knowledge about the concept and steps of EBP. Conclusion: This study concluded that; healthcare professionals prefer clear, and interactive web-based education. Recommendation : the researcher recommended to interactive educational methods is recommended for web-based education on EBP.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136305486","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 Acupressure on Quality of Life among Female Nurses with Chronic Back Pain","authors":"asmaa elbaze, Wafaa Ismail, Rasha Abass","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.320365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.320365","url":null,"abstract":"1.ABSTRACT Background : Chronic Back Pain is the most common musculoskeletal work-related disorders among nurses. Acupressure is the type of complementary medicine frequently used today that involves pressing with fingers to stimulate acupoints of the human body to release endorphins which cause muscle relaxation and pain relief. Aim of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure on quality of life among female nurses with chronic back pain. Design : A quasi experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at all surgical and medical units at Mansoura University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 female nurses with chronic back pain was distributed equally into two groups; Study group receiving acupressure sessions (I) and the control group received routine treatment plan (II). Tools: Three tools were used to collect data: Structured interview questionnaire, Pain assessment scale, Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ). Results : Highly statistically significant difference in pain intensity and quality of life between two groups post acupressure sessions at (p= <0,0001 * ) was observed. Conclusion : Acupressure is effective complementary therapy improves back pain, increase QOL and increase occupational function. Therefore, acupressure can be used as a drug-free and low-cost approach without side effects to improve quality of life in nurses with chronic back pain. Recommendations : Educational nursing program about effect and technique of acupressure should be conducted. Future research should include longitudinal studies with a cross-over design to document the long-range effects of acupressure for female nurses with chronic back pain","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136305244","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":"Assessment of Communication Barriers between Nurses and Elderly Patients","authors":"basma elzeni, Sahar soliman, Aziza Boughdady","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.320390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.320390","url":null,"abstract":".ABSTRACT Background : Effective communication is the key element in providing high-quality nursing care, and leads to patient satisfaction and health. Researche of communication indicates that ineffective communication remains a potent barrier to the provision of health care services. Therefore, communication with older patients needs to be effective. So understanding communication barriers is highly beneficial. Aim : assess communication barriers between nurses and elderly patients. Method : A cross sectional study design was used. This study was conducted at Specialized Medical hospital of Mansoura University and General hospital which is affiliated to the Ministry of health , and involved a purposive sample of 275 elderly patients and 274 nurses. Data was collected using three tools: structured interview sheet to assess communication barriers of elderly patients, Mini -Mental state Examination was used to assess the elder's cognitive function, and Communication Barriers among Nurses Structured Interview Sheet. Results : It was notice that 85.5% of the studied nurses ignored psychological problems of elderly patients such as depression as causes of communication barriers between nurses and elderly, 92.7% reported that the environment was strong barriers, and, 52.7% of the studied elders were in the age ranged from 60 to 64 years with the mean age of 64. 5 ± 3.2 years. Male were more prevailed constitute 79.6%. and 69.8% of elderly using auxiliary aids as glasses and 13.1% using hearing aids Conclusion : The researchers concluded that more than half of the studied nurses had poor knowledge of physiological and psychological changes of elderly and its effect on communication with elderly. Furthermore, the majority of nurses had inadequate communication skills and reported that the environment was a strong barrier of communication. While physical diseases and physiological changes of elderly are prevailed to cause communication barriers. Recommendations : Developing guideline regarding the effective communication with elderly. Designing educational materials such as booklets and brochures about communication barriers.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"110 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136305246","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":"The Effect of Applying Care Bundle on Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice for Children Symptomatic COVID-19 under Hemodialysis","authors":"Ohoud El-Sheikh, Fatma. . Mohamed, Amal. Abdel-Salam","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.322091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.322091","url":null,"abstract":"Background: COVID-19 presents challenges for the management of children with chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury requiring dialysis. Hemodialysis nurses play a pivotal role in the management of infection control at hemodialysis units. Aim: Evaluate the effect of applying the care bundle on nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice for children symptomatic of COVID-19 under hemodialysis. Research design: A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was utilized. Setting: This study was applied at the Pediatric Unit of Hemodialysis, Benha University Hospital. Tools of data collection: Tool (I): A Structured Interview Questionnaire: consists of part (1): characteristics of the studied nurses and part (2): Nurses’ Knowledge Assessment regarding hemodialysis, COVID-19, and infection control measures. Tool II: Nurses' attitude toward children with Covid-19. Tool III: An Observational Checklist Sheet, adopted from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention and the International Society of Nephrology to assess the nurses’ performance regarding the care of children due to hemodialysis, and Tool (IV) for Child medical assessment. Results: The majority (88.6% & 71.4%) of studied nurses had a satisfactory level of knowledge at post and follow-up phases as compared to pre-implementing the care bundle, as well as most of them (92% & 80%) had a competent level of practice at post and follow-up phases. Regarding nurses’ attitude, many of them (85% & 70%) show a positive level of attitude at post and follow-up implementation of the care bundle as compared to pre-implementation phase. Conclusion: Applying the bundle of care effectively improved the studied nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the care of children symptomatic with COVID-19 under hemodialysis at the post and follow-up phases compared to pre-phase. Recommendation: Continuous in-service training regarding applying bundle of care on nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice for children symptomatic with COVID-19 under hemodialysis with periodic follow-up is urgently needed.","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"144 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134882300","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":"Critical Care Nurses’ Practice of Endotracheal Tube Suctioning in Intensive Care Units: an Observational Study","authors":"Mahmoud Elmaghraby Saber Saber, Aida Ali, Hala Abdelrahman","doi":"10.21608/mnj.2023.322074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/mnj.2023.322074","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) suctioning is one of the most frequent airway procedures in mechanically ventilated patients. Critical care nurses' (CCNs) practice regarding ETT suctioning play a vital role to maintain airway clearance and prevent infection, particularly ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Aim: This study aimed to assess CCNs' practice of ETT suctioning in intensive care units (ICUs) at Emergency Hospital, Mansoura University. Method: A descriptive observational research design was used to conduct this study with a convenience sample of 50 CCNs working in three ICUs affiliated with Emergency Hospital Mansoura University in Egypt. One tool was used for data collection of this study. The tool was \"Nurses' Practice of Endo-Tracheal Tube Suctioning Observation Checklist\" in addition to nurses’ socio-demographic characteristics. Results: The results revealed statistically significant differences were found between the total and sub-total score of nurses' practice. The results showed that the total practice score of the participant nurses was unsatisfactory (100%) with a mean ± SD of 55.49 ± 6.51. Conclusion: The current study concluded that CCNs' practice regarding ETT suctioning was unsatisfactory. These findings may have a negative effect on patients' outcomes. Recommendations: The CCNs need a training program application to improve their practice regarding ETT suctioning to improve health for large numbers of critically ill patients, prevent complications and significantly saving","PeriodicalId":473325,"journal":{"name":"Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134884762","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}