THE EVOLUTION OF PEDIATRIC NURSING EDUCATION IN EGYPT
By Mohammed Hossam Abdelrahman
Research Article
THE EVOLUTION OF PEDIATRIC NURSING EDUCATION IN EGYPT
ISSN: 3067-3275
DOI Prefix: 10.5281/zenodo.
Abstract
Background: Neonatal nurses form the cornerstone of neonatal care units, especially neonatesโ receiving parenteral nutrition. However, the application of this therapy requires a high degree of nursesโ practice and knowledge. Several studies showed that nursesโ performance regarding parenteral nutrition contributes significantly to the efficacy of this treatment. Aim of the study was to assess the impact of educational program on the performance of nurses in the area of parenteral nutrition.
Settings: The research was conducted at Benha University hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Design: To accomplish this study's objective, a quasi-experimental design was implemented. Methods: A purposive sample composed of all neonatal nurses. Tools: Two instruments were utilized to collect the data: a structured questionnaire sheet and an observational checklist.
Results: The age range of the nurses under study was 20โ30 years on average, with the majority being female and less than one third attended training courses. After completing the educational program, the nurses' understanding of parenteral nutrition improved in a highly statistically significant way; the majority of them were able to provide accurate responses. A statistically significant correlation was seen between the nurses' overall understanding and implementation of parenteral nutrition procedures and specific variables, including age, academic credentials, years of experience in NICU, and attendance at training courses. A statistically significant positive association was seen between the overall knowledge of the nurses under study and their total practices, both before and after the intervention.
Conclusion: The majority of post-intervention nurses possessed adequate expertise. Furthermore, a substantial and statistically significant disparity in overall parenteral nutrition practice was seen between the period before and after the intervention. A significant proportion of the nurses possessed proficient post-intervention skills. Recommendation: Continue applying similar educational programs to ensure that the nurses have update knowledge and skills in neonatal parenteral nutrition.
Settings: The research was conducted at Benha University hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Design: To accomplish this study's objective, a quasi-experimental design was implemented. Methods: A purposive sample composed of all neonatal nurses. Tools: Two instruments were utilized to collect the data: a structured questionnaire sheet and an observational checklist.
Results: The age range of the nurses under study was 20โ30 years on average, with the majority being female and less than one third attended training courses. After completing the educational program, the nurses' understanding of parenteral nutrition improved in a highly statistically significant way; the majority of them were able to provide accurate responses. A statistically significant correlation was seen between the nurses' overall understanding and implementation of parenteral nutrition procedures and specific variables, including age, academic credentials, years of experience in NICU, and attendance at training courses. A statistically significant positive association was seen between the overall knowledge of the nurses under study and their total practices, both before and after the intervention.
Conclusion: The majority of post-intervention nurses possessed adequate expertise. Furthermore, a substantial and statistically significant disparity in overall parenteral nutrition practice was seen between the period before and after the intervention. A significant proportion of the nurses possessed proficient post-intervention skills. Recommendation: Continue applying similar educational programs to ensure that the nurses have update knowledge and skills in neonatal parenteral nutrition.