Effect of Designed Guidelines on Nurses′ Performance to Prevent Preterm Infants′ Hypothermia
Journal Title: Nursing & Healthcare International Journal - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Hypothermia is a major factor causing neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Maintaining normal body temperatures in the pediatric setting is crucial. Therefore, nurse’s awareness, education and understanding of the effects of hypothermia are a necessary component. So, Aim of this study: was to assess the effect of designed guidelines on nurses′ performance to prevent preterm infants′ hypothermia. Design: Quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the study. Setting: The study was carried out at neonatal intensive care units (NICU) of Benha University Hospital, Benha Teaching Hospital and Specialized Pediatric Hospital at Benha city. Sample: A convenient sample was comprised of 60 preterm infants admitted to the NICU and 60 nurses in the previously mentioned settings. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used: tool (1) interviewing questionnaire including two parts for assessment of biosocial characteristic of nurses and neonates, tool (2) knowledge assessment sheet, it was adopted from Insaf and Ali, (2012) [1] and tool (3) observational check list, it was adopted from Ruth and Jane, (2008) [2]. Results: showed that, total knowledge and performance were higher on post and follow up test than pretest. There were a statistical significance correlation between total nurses' knowledge and their total performance on post and follow up test (p <0.001). Neonates' temperature regulations after care were higher on posttest and follow up test.Conclusion: The study concluded that, the designed guidelines were effective in improving nurses' knowledge and performance regarding prevention of preterm infants' hypothermia which affected positively in regulating temperature of neonates. Recommendations: The study recommended that nurses need continuous training programs to improve their knowledge and practice regarding neonatal hypothermia.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdel Rasoul GM1, Zein El Dein NA2*, Khalaf SM3 and Ibrahim ASH4
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP745145
- DOI 10.23880/nhij-16000104
- Views 20
- Downloads 0
Spiritual Care in Hong Kong Home Care Nursing
Florence Nightingale Home Health & Nursing (FNHHN) was founded by a group of experienced nurses in Hong Kong in the year of 2020 with a strong intention to provide holistic nursing care to the elderly at home apart fr...
First Impressions of the Bedside Nurse: A Grounded Theory Study
This study explored the first impressions of bedside nurses from the patient perspective, cultivating a grounded theory process. A qualitative grounded theory design emphasizing constructivist underpinnings was used. In...
Mistreatment during Facility Based Child-Birth Care in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Background: Globally, thousands of women die annually from complications during pregnancy or child-birth especially in developing countries. The experience of mistreatment by women during childbirth has been identified...
Covariance Structure Analysis of a Model for Use in Administrative Evaluation Regarding End-Of-Life Care in Nursing Homes – Promotion of the PDCA Cycle
The purpose of this study was to verify the relationships linking implementation of the PDCA cycle for end-of-life care in nursing homes, nursing ability and the results of end-of-life care based on a model for administ...
A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Perception regarding Reproductive Health among Female Adults at selected colleges of Bihar
Introduction: A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and perception regarding reproductive health female adults at selected college of Bihar. The World Health Organisation define reproductive health is a state of c...