Effect of Implementing Quality of Nursing Care Intervention on Nurses’ performance Regarding Prevention of Decubitus Ulcer at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 31, Issue 4, November 2023, Pages 325-339 PDF (834.05 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2023.319733 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sabah Mohamed Sharshour1; Ahmed Abdel -Baset Mohamed Abo-Elezz2; Fatma El-Zoghpy Abdel-Rahman Mohamed3; , Amal Abo El-Azm Abd El-Rahman Younis4 | ||
| 1Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing/ Tanta University, Egypt. | ||
| 2Professor of Pediatric Medical, Faculty of Medicine / Tanta University, Egypt | ||
| 3Bachelor Degree of Nursing sciences, Faculty Assistant of Nursing/Tanta University, Egypt. | ||
| 4Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing/ Tanta University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Decubitus ulcer is described as localized injury of the skin as well as underlying soft tissue particularly on the bony parts. It is an important issue for professional care that affects pediatric critical care units frequently. Implementation of quality of nursing care intervention for health care professional is considered one of the key elements in preventing decubitus ulcers. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing quality of nursing care intervention on nurses’ performance regarding prevention of decubitus ulcer at pediatric intensive care unit. Research design: A quasi experimental research design was used. The subjects: A convenience sampling of twenty-six nurses from Tanta Main University Hospital and twenty-four nurses from Tanta University Educational Hospital. Three Tools were used: Structured interviewing schedule, Decubitus ulcer risk assessment using the Braden Q Risk Assessment Scale and Decubitus ulcer prevention observational checklist. Results: there was a statistical significant difference regarding nurses' practice between before and after quality of nursing care intervention implementation. Conclusion: performance of the nurses has significantly improved after the implementation of quality of nursing care intervention in relation to prevention of decubitus ulcer at pediatric intensive care unit. Recommendations: Pediatric nurses should be stay current about knowledge and practice regarding measures of prevention of decubitus ulcer through workshops, training which provide the nurses with a power to utilize preventive measures of decubitus ulcer in workplaces. | ||
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