implementation and evaluation of educational program for nurses regarding nosocomial infection control at Mansoura University Hospital

This study was carried out to implement and evaluate an educational program for nurses regarding nosocomial infection control. The study was conducted in two different setting, anesthesia intensive care unit of Mansoura University Hospital and the ICU of Mansoura Emergency Hospital. A convenience sample of 50 nurses responsible of providing direct patient care to critical patients in the previously mentioned setting was included in this study. The results showed that the majority experienced deficit in their knowledge and practice regarding control of infection and this deficit was correct after implementation of the educational program. Nurses are in need for continuous education and motivation in order to follow the instruction

Family needs of chronic hemodialysis clients

Families often respond to life-threatening situations with feeling of fear, anxiety and grief so this study aimed to identify and compare family needs of chronic hemodialysis clients as perceived by nurses and family members. The study included 50 family members and 50 nurses working in Armed Forces and the Main University Hospital in Alexandria. Each nurse and family member was individually interviewed. The findings revealed that relatives highlighted the importance of reassurance and their need for sufficient information about their family member as the most important needs for them, while nurses identified information as the most important need for them. An educational program was recommended to be designed for nurses to increase competence in human relations and communication

Relationship of intrinsic and extrinsic factors and prevalence of pressure sores

This study was conducted at the Main University Hospital and El-Mowasa Hospital. The sample was 50 patients, 32 of them developed pressure sores. The extrinsic factors that were associated with development of pressure sores were continuous pressure, turning regimen, emotional stress and smoking while, the intrinsic factors were low systolic blood pressure, serum protein and obesity. It was recommended that, assessment of persons at risk for pressure damage which is an important element should not be carried out not only on admission but continuously at regular intervals during the hospital stay

Relationships of surgical patients' perception of the impending surgery and their postoperative recovery and welfare

This study was carried out on a sample of 84 surgical patientas undergoing major abdominal operations in order to: 1- assess their perception towards the impending surgery. 2- find the relationship of their preoperative perception and post operative recovery and welfare. The patients were given a variety of instruments designed to assess the preoperative and postoperative variables. The findings revaled that almost half of the sample had favourable perception towards surgery Patients perceptions were not affected by their sociodemographic variables more favourable perception was associated with more positive moods and more positive evaluation of physical condition after surgery. A significant positive correlation was found between post operative recovery and welfare which indicates the interrelation ship between these two variables. The findings suggest that nursing intervention with surgical patient should include fostering of hopes, enhancing his social assets, helping him brings appreciation of spiritual values to his awareness, providing him with in formation regarding what he can expect in the operative and postoperative periods, and helping him to acquire confidence in surgeon, the nursing staff and the hospital. Within the intervention plan provision should be made to al-emphasis on one aspect or another, depending on a holistic issessment of patient's perception and adapting the plan accordingly