Improving Nurses' Performance Regarding Care of Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia Undergoing Blood Exchange: An Educational Program | ||||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||||
| Article 37, Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2024, Page 572-583 PDF (605.72 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2024.338448 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Dalia Zaghloul El Sayed1; Khadiga Mohamed Said2; Reda Mohamed Abdullah3 | ||||
| 1B.Sc, Nursing (2008), Nursing Specialist, Kafr El-Sheikh General Hospital | ||||
| 2Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||||
| 3Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Blood exchange is the second- line treatment for sever hyperbilirubinemia. It involves removing aliquots of the neonate blood and replacing with donor blood in order to remove abnormal blood components and circulate toxins whilst maintaining adequate circulating blood volume. Aim of the study: Was to improve nurses' performance regarding caring of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia undergoing blood exchange. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Settings: Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Benha University Hospital and Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital Sample: A convenient sample of 80 nurses working in the previously mentioned settings and a purposive sample (43) of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia undergoing blood exchange. Tools: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet including the following parts; Part (1): Personal characteristics of the studied nurses. Part (2): Personal characteristics of neonates. Part (3): Nurses' knowledge assessment sheet. Tool II: Observational checklists. Results: There was a highly positive statistical correlation between total knowledge and total practices scores of the studied nurses pre and post-implementation of the educational program. Conclusion: The educational program was effective in improving nurses' knowledge and enhancing their practices regarding care of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia undergoing blood exchange. Recommendation: Periodical follow-up of nurses' knowledge and practices regarding care of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia undergoing blood exchange to detect the points of strength and weakness to act on. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Blood Exchange; Care of Neonates; Educational Program; Hyperbilirubinemia; Nurses' Performance | ||||
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