Nurses’ Knowledge and practices regarding Care Bundle of Infection Associated with Indwelling Urinary Catheterization for Children | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025 PDF (1010.33 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.457085 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Samah Gamal Sabah1; Rahma Soliman Bahgat2; Amal Abo Elazm Younis3 | ||
| 1Doctoral student of Pediatric Nursing , Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt | ||
| 2Nursing specialist at Tanta University Hospital | ||
| 3Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Catheter Associated Urinary tract infection is one of the most common complications among pediatric intensive care patients. The best preventive measures involve avoiding unnecessary catheterization and removing catheters as soon as possible. Aim: The present study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding care bundle of infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. Design: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and pediatric medical department of Tanta Main University Hospital. Subject: Purposive sampling composed of 60 nurses and children associated with indwelling urinary catheterization. Tools: Three tools were used, Tool (1): Structured Interviewing Questionnaire to assess the Knowledge of nurses regarding care bundle of urinary tract infection. Tool (2): Observational Checklist of nursing practices regarding care bundle of urinary tract infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. Results: Most of studied nurses had low level of knowledge regarding care bundle of infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. All studied nurses had unsatisfactory total practices level regarding care bundle of infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. Conclusion: The total level of knowledge and practices of the studied nurses were unsatisfactory regarding urinary tract infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. Recommendation: Applying an educational program for nurses at pediatric Intensive Care Units for improving nurses‘ knowledge and practices regarding urinary tract infection associated with indwelling urinary catheterization for children. | ||
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