Effect of Implementing Educational Program about Care for Neonates Undergoing Umbilical Venous Catheter Installation on Nurses Performance

Background : Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is very easy and quick method of gaining access to deep vein in comparison to cannulation. Aim: The research aim was to evaluate the effect of implementing educational program about care for neonates undergoing UVC installation on nurses' performance. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized; the research was conducted at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) El-Mahalla General Hospital. Subjects and Method : A convenience sampling of sixty nurses who were working at above mentioned setting and forty neonates who were admitted at NICUs within a period of six months whose umbilical cord were still connected to circulatory system and both sexes. Tools of data collection : Tool (I): Structured interview schedule: It includes a: Socio demographic characteristic of nurses b-Neonates' characteristics and Nurses knowledge about care of neonates undergoing UVC installation. Tool (II) An observational Check list to assess nurses' practice. Results: There were a positive correlation between nurses′ knowledge and their practices before, immediately after program implementation and one month after program implementation regarding care of neonates undergoing UVC installation. Conclusion : Nurses′ knowledge and practice were improved after implementing the program. Recommendation: The pediatric nurse should be taught the basic clinical skills regarding care of UVC periodically and regularly through applying a training program.