Upgrading Nurses’ Performance Regarding Care of Neonates Suffering from Pneumothorax | ||||
Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (1.16 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.434585 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Aml Essam Awad Elkotb1; Nagafa Hafez Farag2; Seham Eid Hashem Elhalafawy![]() | ||||
1Master student of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt. 2Nurse specialist at neonatal intensive care unit at El-Mabra Hospital at El- Mahalla, Egypt. | ||||
2Assisstant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University | ||||
3Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Pneumothorax is a critical illness that can cause a serious complication. So, early recognition and management of pneumothorax are crucial to avoid serious life-threatening issues. Aim: This study aimed to upgrade nurses’ performance regarding care of neonates suffering from pneumothorax. Design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: Neonatal intensive care unit at Tanta Main University Hospital and El-Mabra Hospital at El-Mahalla. Sample: Sixty nurses who provided direct nursing care for neonates 30 from each setting. Tools: Tool I: Nurses' Knowledge Questionnaire Regarding Pneumothorax, Tool II: Pneumothorax Care Observational Checklists and Tool III: Endotracheal Tube Suction Observational Checklists. Results: Preprogram less than half of nurses 43.3% had satisfactory practice compared to 91.7% and 85% immediately and one month post educational program respectively. There was positive correlation between nurses’ knowledge and practices about care of neonates with pneumothorax post the educational program. Conclusion: Nurses’ performance regarding care of neonates with pneumothorax is upgraded post implementation of educational program and there was significant improvement in nurses' overall knowledge and practice. Recommendation: Ongoing education should be provided to nurses regarding care of neonates with pneumothorax. | ||||
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