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A Transient Ischemic Attack [TIA] is a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction. It may serve as a warning of impending stroke. Persons at risk must be identified and assisted in managing the underlying condition that predispose them to attacks. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and lifestyle of Transient Ischemic Attack patients regarding their disease, risk factors and mode of prevention of complications and to identify the impact of a health promotion program on their lifestyle. The study was conducted in the outpatient clinic of Gamal Abdel Nasser, Health Insurance Hospital in Alexandria. The sample included forty patients suffered one TIA. Assessing the patient's knowledge and lifestyle was done through individual interview using an assessment sheet. An intervention program was developed based on the results of the previous assessment and on reviewing the relevant literature. The program was implemented in 10 weeks interval. After six months following the program, patients' knowledge and lifestyle behaviors were reassessed to evaluate its impact. Chi-square test and t-test were used to compare between before 6 after program implementation. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the patients' knowledge and lifestyle after the program in all items
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of heparin/saline flushing solution on the incidence of phlebitis, maintaining patency and duration of lock placement. The results of this study revealed that both groups [A and B] had patent lock. There was a significant difference between the two groups in relation to the duration of lock and flushing with heparin. However, heparin has a longer duration than flushing with normal saline. The reason for removing the lock was the incidence of phlebitis in group B and there was a significant difference between the two groups. As regards the incidence of phlebitis in relation to the duration and frequency of flushing, there was a difference between the two groups, but it was not significant
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Humans , Male , Female , Heparin , Sodium Chloride , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Forty bedside nurses from different departments of the main University Hospital were included in the study. This study aimed to: [1] design and implement an inservice training program to prevent or control low back injuries among nurses, [2] evaluate the effect of the developed program. To fulfill the design of the program, the following steps were carried out: [a] assessment of the incidence and severity of low back pain or fatigue among bedside nurses, [b] assessment of nurses' knowledge and practical application of body mechanics to determine their learning needs, [c] identification of the environmental and contributing factors that enhance low back pain among the nurses. The instruments used in assessment were questionnaire sheet, observation checklist, filling report, as well as flexibility test tool. The inservice training program was developed based on the findings of the assessment part of the study the program was implemented to the nurses in eight sessions. After finishing the teaching sessions, each nurse was followed during the morning shift for reinforcement about practical use of correct body mechanics. The program was evaluated twice, immediately after finishing the sessions, and two months later. The results of the participants knowledge and their practices revealed statistically significant differences between pre-and post-training program. The program had a good impact upon the participants' health life style in relation to the use of their body mechanics correctly. In addition, one forth of them started to practice at least two types of exercise daily which improved their flexibility to certain extent. Furthermore, they changed their self-actions when they experienced fatigue or low back pain