Effect of Implementing Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice of Nurses and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Post Cataract Surgery
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Preoperative teaching has proven beneficial in decreasing postoperative complications and length of hospital stay as well as positively influencing recovery. Patients who are well prepared with detailed preoperative instruction deal more effectively with their surgery and are better prepared to manage their pain and engage in appropriate self-care activities . aim of the studyTo evaluate the effect of implementing preoperative teaching program on knowledge and practice of nurses and outcomes of patients' post cataract surgery. Setting: The study conducted in Ophthalmology Department and Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinics for follow up at Tanta University Hospital of Ophthalmology. The sample consisted of all nurses working in the previously mentioned setting 30 nurses and a convenience sample of 40 adult patients scheduled for cataract surgeryThree tools were used to conduct the study Tool (1) Structured Interview Questionnaire. Tool (II): Observational Checklist and Tool (III): Patient's Outcomes sheet .the results revealed that There was statistical significance difference was found in relation to post-operative self-care practice of use of eye drops at p≤0.05 in relation to hand washing before and after using of eye drops(p=0.009)and there was statistical significance difference was found in relation to post-operative self-care practice of use of eye drops at p≤0.05 in relation to hand washing before and after using of eye drops(p=0.009) . Conclusion: There was an improvement in nurses' knowledge and practice regarding preoperative teaching program about cataract surgery after implementing teaching program. Recommendations Ophthalmic nurses should receive periodic in-service training programs to improve, update, refreshing their knowledge and practice regarding cataract and eyes diseases. Also -Constructive supervision and follow up should be based on guidelines for application of standardized nursing procedure.
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Mariam Ibrahim El Shafaey, Afaf Abdel Aziz Basal
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