Effect of Ilizarov Nursing Care Guidelines on Nurses' Competency | ||||
Mansoura Nursing Journal | ||||
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2025 PDF (831.6 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2024.280846.1397 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Eman mohamed mohamed ![]() ![]() | ||||
medical surgical, faculty of nursing, mansoura University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Ilizarov is the most popular fixation method for treatment of lower extremity inequality and fracture. Increasing orthopedic nurses' competency is an important perquisite to engage patient in self-care after Ilizarov surgery. Aim: Evaluate effect of Ilizarov nursing care guidelines on Nurses’ competency. Methodology: A quasi experimental research was used. Setting: The study was conducted at orthopedic departments at Main Mansoura University Hospital Study subjects: A convenient sample of (n=50) nurses that works in orthopedic department. Tools: two tools: (I) A structured interview questionnaire. Tool (II): Ilizarov nurses' observational checklist. Results: Following the implementation of guidelines, the majority of nurses demonstrated good knowledge level and a satisfactory level of practice. Additionally In post-implementation of guidelines and follow-up, there was a positive correlation between overall knowledge and overall practice. Conclusion: The study concluded that nurses' knowledge and practice have been successfully improved after Ilizarov nursing care guidelines implementation regarding Ilizarov. Recommendation: Availability of written guidelines regarding Ilizarov nursing care in orthopedic units. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Ilizarov; Nursing care guidelines; Nurses’ competency | ||||
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