Assessment of Nurses Performance regarding Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation and Suggested Guidelines for Prevention of its Failure | ||
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
Article 2, Volume 3, Issue 2, July 2022, Pages 15-25 PDF (1.22 M) | ||
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2022.244317 | ||
Authors | ||
Badria Ibrahim El Daly* 1; Sabah Said Mohamed* 2; Eman Sobhy Omran2 | ||
1M.Sc. student of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||
2Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||
Abstract | ||
Background: Dialysis center nurses play a central role in preventing arteriovenous fistula complications. Aim of study: Was to assess nurses’ performance regarding arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at dialysis unit in Benha University Hospital. Sample: All available 50 nurses working at previous mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used. I: A structured questionnaire to assess knowledge. I: Observational checklist to assess practice regarding arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Results: Less than two thirds of nurses had poor knowledge regarding arteriovenous fistula, while less than one-third of them had good knowledge. Less than three-quarters of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of total practices about arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Conclusion: There was a positive statically significant correlation between nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding arteriovenous fistula cannulation Recommendations: In-service training programs should frequently be established in the unit for continuous up dating and regeneration of nurse’s knowledge and skills to maintain and improve level of awareness and practice. | ||
Keywords | ||
Key words: Arteriovenous fistula; Failure; Guidelines; Nursing performance; Prevention | ||
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