iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-3 ~ May-June 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Organizational Variables Influencing Nurses' Performance at Quena General Hospital
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	HanaaEsmail Sabra || NahedShawkat Abo-Elmagd || SaharFahmyAl sayedGawad
	:	10.9790/1959-0703100113

Abstract: Nurses' performance is essential in order to accomplish health care in an effective manner. Aim of the study: To determine organizational variables influencing performance of nursesat Quena General Hospital. Design: A descriptive explorative research design was used in the present study. Subjects: The study included all available nurses' who they work in medical, surgical, pediatrics, ICU, OR, maternal and gynecological departments (n=166). A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection it consisted of two parts: The First part included the personal characteristics of studied nurses. The second part,factors affecting the nurses' performance questionnaire . It consisted...........

 

Keywords – Variables, Influencing, Nurses, Performance

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Prevalence of Rickets forchildren aged less than Five years adimitted in Murang'a County Hospital in The Year 2014/2015
Country	:	Kenya.
Authors	:	Victoria Wanjiku Ngugi || Ronald Omenge Obwoge || Justus Maingi Simba || Joseph Kweri || Sylvia Wairimu Ngugi || Atanus Malik Nyabola
	:	10.9790/1959-0703101419

Abstract: Background:Increased cases of nutritional rickets continue to be recorded in Kenya.Murang'a County Hospital daily records indicated that rickets is commonly encountered among patients aged below 5 years who consult in the hospital. Nevertheless, studies estimating its prevalence and associated risks in the County are limited. The reappearance of rickets in Kenya means that there could be increased dependency resulting from disabilities associated with rickets. Objectives:Establishing the prevalence of rickets for children age less than five years admitted in Murang'a County Hospital in the year 2014/2015. Study design:The study employed a retrospective survey design. Setting:General paediatrics ward Murang'a county and...........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect Of Implementing Body Mechanics And Ergonomics Training Program On Nurses' Low Back Pain And Quality Of Nursing Work Life
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	ZiziFikry Mohamed Abd El-Rasol || Reem Mabrouk Abd El Rahman
	:	10.9790/1959-0703102035

Abstract: Aim of the study:to assess the effect of implementing a body mechanics and ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and practices of low back pain, disability level and quality of nursing work life.Research design: an interventional, quasi-experimental, one-group, pretest/posttest study was utilized. Setting: Damanhour National Medical Institute, all inpatient medical; and surgical units (N=15). Sample: 50 staff nurses (30 nurses: surgery units and 20 nurses: medical units), who met the inclusion criteria. Tools of the study:Tool (I):composed of two sections: demographic data andPain assessment Questionnaire (Pain Intensity Scale); tool (II): Nurses' body mechanics practices observational checklistto evaluate nurses' body mechanics practices; tool (III): Body mechanics............

 

Keywords: Low back pain, body mechanics, ergonomics, quality of nursing work life.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Educational Program on Family Communication for Nurses At Maternal and Child Health Centers in Tanta City
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Sara Mohamed Ahmed El-Gamal || Ekbal Fath Allah Elshafie || Entisar Abo Elghite Elhossiny Elkazeh || Lulah Abd Elwahab Abd El-Aty Hassan
	:	10.9790/1959-0703103650

Abstract: Family communication is the cornerstone to attain a healthy, happy, and harmony family. Nurses` families face challenges related to their workload and hours, so they need effective family communication to have ongoing family functioning. Aim of the study: to evaluate the effect of educational program on family communication for nurses at Maternal and Child Health centers in Tanta city. Material and Methods: Research design: an experimental research design was utilized in this study. Study setting: The study was conducted at all Maternal and Child Health centers (n=5) and the two Medical centers affiliated to Ministry of Health in Tanta city, El-Gharbyia governorate. Subjects: All available nurses working at the previously mentioned settings were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two equal groups according to the working setting. Tools: An interview schedule was used to collect data and for evaluation, it consisted of four assessment tools as follows; Tool I:.........

 

Keywords: family communication, healthy, happy, harmony family, and Maternal and Child Health centers (MCH)..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Clinical Pathway on Nursing Performance, Patient Outcomes and Length of Stay for Patients with Unstable Angina
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Reda H. Hussein || Harisa A. Elshimy || Doaa A. Foaud || Soad A. Gallab || Nahed S. Abo Elmaged
	:	10.9790/1959-0703105159

Abstract: Clinical pathway is a popular tool to outline the sequence and timing of actions necessary to a desired outcome with optimal efficiency.Aim:to investigate effect of using clinical pathway on nursing performance, patient outcomes and patient length of stay with unstable angina at coronary care unit,Assuit University Hospital. Study subjects: included all nurses working in coronary care unit, (n=25) and all patients admitted to the coronary care unit with unstable angina within a period of nine months. Study tools: included four tools namelyI-personal data sheet for nurses, II- observation checklist to assess performance of nurses, III- personal data sheet for patients and IV- patient's outcomes tool. Result: there were statistical significant differences between control and study groups of patients in hospital length of stay and patient's complications itemsand there was statistical significant........

 

Keywords: Clinical pathway, Nurse's performance, Patient outcomes.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Implementing Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice of Nurses and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Post Cataract Surgery
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Mariam Ibrahim El Shafaey || Afaf Abdel Aziz Basal
	:	10.9790/1959-0703106070

Abstract: Preoperative teaching has proven beneficial in decreasing postoperative complications and length of hospital stay as well as positively influencing recovery. Patients who are well prepared with detailed preoperative instruction deal more effectively with their surgery and are better prepared to manage their pain and engage in appropriate self-care activities .aim of the studyTo evaluate the effect of implementing preoperative teaching program on knowledge and practice of nurses and outcomes of patients' post cataract surgery. Setting: The study conducted in Ophthalmology Department and Outpatient Ophthalmology Clinics for follow up at Tanta University Hospital of Ophthalmology. The sample consisted of all nurses working in the previously mentioned setting 30 nurses........

 

Keywords: cataract, preoperative health education, patient's outcomes.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Parental Bonding and Substance Abuse Motives among Adolescents with Substance Abuse
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Nesrine Adel Wadie || Amal Alhossainy Ramadan
	:	10.9790/1959-0703107177

Abstract: Background: Substance abuse among adolescents is a significant health concern. Disturbed bonding between adolescents and parents and various motives of substance abuse are cited as strong correlates of adolescents' substance abuse problems. Aim: the study aimed to explore parental bonding and substance abuse motives among adolescents with substance abuse. Methods: 300 adolescents who have substance abuse were recruited from out- patient clinic of addiction at Psychiatry and Addiction Prevention Hospital – Cairo University Hospital. Participants completed socio demographic and substance abuse data sheet, Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) and drug abuse motives questionnaire. Results: majority of participants started substance abuse because of peer pressure, perceived parental bonding as affectionate constraint while none of participants perceived optimal parenting. Furthermore........

 

Keywords: the role of parental bonding in substance abuse, motives of substance abuse, adolescents with substance abuse.

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