Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube | ||||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||||
| Article 1, Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2023, Page 180-190 PDF (406.38 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2023.175443.1051 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
shimaa Mohammed Mohammed 
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| faculty of nursing-fayoum university- assisstant lecturer at medical surgical nursing department | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Shaimaa Mohamed Mohamed, Zinab Hussien Ali *& Mohamed Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed ** Assistant Lecturer at medical surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Fayoum University, Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Helwan University*, Lecturer of Urology, Faculty of Medicine Fayoum University** ABSTRACT Percutaneous nephrostomy is a urinary diversion technique that is commonly used to temporarily solve problems of a mechanical nature, and Sometimes becomes a permanent urinary diversion. Patient knowledge regarding disease and self-care practices are important for patients to achieve the desired treatment targets and contribute meaningfully in the management of their disease. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge and self-care practices among patients undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube. Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at urology surgery department and urology outpatient clinic in Fayoum University Hospital. Methods: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube insertion. Tools: Data collection included: Structured Interview questionnaire, patients knowledge assessment questionnaire and patients practice observational checklist. Results: There was a low satisfactory level of knowledge and poor self-care practices among studied patients related to nephrostomy tube care. Conclusion: It can concluded that, the highest percentage of patients had poor knowledge and self-care related to tube care, urinary bag care and prevention of infection. Recommendations: Design and apply nursing guidelines for knowledge and self-care practices regarding percutaneous nephrostomy tube care. Key words: Knowledge, Self-care, Nephrostomy tube. | ||||
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| Key words: Knowledge; Self-care; Nephrostomy tube | ||||
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