Abdelrahman, A., Mohammed, Z., Abdelaziz, M., Ahmed, M. (2020). Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma. test, 8(20.00), 167-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2020.93016
Amany A. Abdelrahman; Zeinab A. Mohammed; Mervat A. Abdelaziz; Mona Abd Elaziem Ahmed. "Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma". test, 8, 20.00, 2020, 167-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2020.93016
Abdelrahman, A., Mohammed, Z., Abdelaziz, M., Ahmed, M. (2020). 'Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma', test, 8(20.00), pp. 167-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2020.93016
Abdelrahman, A., Mohammed, Z., Abdelaziz, M., Ahmed, M. Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma. test, 2020; 8(20.00): 167-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2020.93016

Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma

Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 16, Volume 8, Issue 20.00 - Serial Number 1, February 2020, Pages 167-174    PDF (696.49 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2020.93016
Authors
Amany A. Abdelrahman1; Zeinab A. Mohammed2; Mervat A. Abdelaziz3; Mona Abd Elaziem Ahmed4
1Specialist nursing at Elghanayem Hospital, Assuit, Egypt.
2Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, faculty of nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
3Assistant professor of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
4Lecturer of critical care and Emergency Nursing, faculty of nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
Abstract
Abstract
Diabetic coma is a dangerous condition that can lead to unconsciousness and even death. There are three main causes of diabetic coma: diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess nurse`s knowledge and practice regarding patients with diabetic coma. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study.  Sitting: This study was conducted in emergency Care Unit at Assuit University Hospital. Subject and Method: This study was carried out on a convenience 35 nurses who are working in emergency care unit. Tools: Tool 1: Nurses’ knowledge assessment tool.Tool 2: Observational checklist regarding care for patient with diabetic coma. Results: The results showed that (68.6%) of nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding care of patient with diabetic coma and (94.3%) of nurses had unsatisfactory level of practices regarding care for patient with diabetic coma. Conclusion: Nurses showed inadequacy of their knowledge regarding care of patients with diabetic coma. Recommendation: The study recommends that there is a need for an education program regarding care for patients with diabetic coma.
Keywords
Keywords: Assessment; Diabetic Coma; Practices; & Nurse`s Knowledge
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