Effect of Pre and Postoperative Nursing Interventions on Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025 PDF (1.08 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.450259 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Neama Abdallah Omar1; Nagwa R. Attia2; Samir Elgamal3; Fatma A Salem2 | ||||
| 1Demonstrator, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University Egypt | ||||
| 2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University Egypt | ||||
| 3Professor of Urology, Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the initial treatment option for complicated kidney stones. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pre and postoperative nursing interventions on clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Design: Quasi experimental research. Setting: The study was conducted in the Urology Department at Students Teaching Hospital. Subject: It consisted of convenience samples of 60 adult patients who were selected and divided into two equal groups. Tools: Three tools used in this study for data collection: Tool I: Patient's Interview Questionnaire. Tool II: Patients’ Clinical Outcomes Assessment Tool composed of three parts: Part a: Numeric pain rating scale; Part b: fluid and electrolyte assessment sheet and Part c: Post PCNL Complications Assessment. Tool III: Quality of life Assessment questionnaire Result: there was improvement in total knowledge level study group who had high level of knowledge (83.3) while control group had (6.7%).There were highly statistically significant differences regarding risks of complications between both groups p value (<0.001**), It was noted that control groups had poor quality of life (56.7%) compared to in study group had good quality of life (73.3%). Conclusion: Implementation of nursing interventions had a positive impact on clinical outcomes and quality of life. Recommendations: Implementation of pre &post operative nursing interventions for patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy operations upon patients’ admission, before discharge and in follow up. | ||||
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