iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2019

Abstract: Background: Kidney transplants have become common surgical procedures that are associated with high success rates. Nevertheless the detection, accurate diagnosis and timely management of the perioperative surgical complications sometimes require multidisciplinary team approach for some of the complications may result in significant morbidity, risk of graft loss and/or mortality of the recipient. This study aimed to evaluate the nurses' knowledge and practicespostkidney transplantation: Setting at Special Ain-Shams hospital for kidney transplantation unit. Material and methods: a quasi-experimental (pre/post and follow up-test design) was utilized. A convenientsample of (40) nurses who provide direct care for kidney transplantation patients. Data was obtained using three main tools; kidney transplantation nurses' knowledge assessment tool, kidney transplantation nurses' practice......

Keywords: Nursing, Knowledge, Practices,kidney transplantation, Educational, Intervention

[1]. Camila Medeiros dos Santos, Filomena Maria Kirchmaier Wagner JaernevaySilveira, Cristina Arreguy-Sena, (2015); Perceptions of nurses and clients about nursing care in kidney transplantation , Acta Paul Enferm; 28(4):337-43.
[2]. CDC National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report, published Junuary 2017, available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/9pscssicurrent.pdf.
[3]. DemetDeniz, AksoyNilgün, KirazNihal,( 2018);Nursing Care After Kidney Transplant: Case Report, All content following this page was uploaded by NilgünAksoyon 20 April. DOI: 10.6002/ect.TOND-TDTD2017.O22, See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323735422.
[4]. El-Gharabawy H. E., Salwa A., Khaled F. E., Howida K. Z,. (2011); Assessment of Nurses Performance for Patient with Kidney Transplantation In Urology &Nephrology Center At Mansoura / Zagazig University. Faculty of Nursing. Medical-Surgical Nursing.
[5]. Hoffart N., (2014);The Development of Kidney Transplant Nursing, NEPHROLOGY NURSING JOURNAL on 19 July Vol. 36, No. 2.

Abstract: Basic life support (BLS) with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provided at the right time greatly improves survival following cardiac arrest. Effective and timely CPR reduces the likelihood of death following sudden cardiac arrest. Adequate knowledge and skills related to BLS are essential requisites for nursing students. Aim of this study was to assess effectiveness of educational program on the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to BLS among undergraduate nursing students of college of nursing in Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A Quasi- Experimental study was conducted in one group of nursing students who had already studied about basic life support in level 4.There.......

Keywords: Basic life support, students, knowledge, attitude, practice

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Abstract: Background: The advancement in the nursing profession requires combining knowledge and clinical skills. The term portfolio in nursing denotes learning from experience andallowing staff members to bridge the theory practice gab in order to demonstrate their clinical competence and professional development. It functions as a tool for reflective thinking and shows critical analytical skills and proof of proficiency. However, in Saudi Arabiaportfolio is not a requirement for nurses to demonstratetheirprofessional statusor to showcase their clinical competence. Scholars from the UK, USA, and Australia suggestthat portfolio acts as an inclusive collection of evidence which might be used to demonstrate individual's competence and its components could be used to enhance nurses' skills........

Keywords: nursing – competence – portfolio – professional development

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Abstract: Background: There is a direct link between healthy mothers and healthy infants. Exercise and appropriate nutrition are important contributors to maternal physical and psychological health. The benefits and potential risks of exercise during pregnancy have gained even more attention. Exercise programs remain a way of life for almost one quarter of women planning a pregnancy. The aim was to evaluate the effect of exercising during pregnancy on labor outcomes. Methods: the study used a randomized controlled trial research design. Setting: The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of Mansoura New General Hospital from April 2017 to April 2019. The study sample was of 104 pregnant females admitted to the antenatal clinic in the previously mentioned setting.....

Keywords:exercise, pregnancy, labor outcome.

[1]. Baghdari, N., Sahebzad, E. S., Kheirkhah, M., &Azmoude, E. (2016). The effects of pregnancy-adaptation training on maternal-fetal attachment and adaptation in pregnant women with a history of baby loss. Nursing and midwifery studies, 5(2).
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[5]. Hanson, M., Barker, M., Dodd, J. M., Kumanyika, S., Norris, S., Steegers, E., ... & Yang, H. (2017). Interventions to prevent maternal obesity before conception, during pregnancy, and post partum. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 5(1), 65-76.

Abstract: Background: postoperative ileus is the most common complication after abdominal surgeries which results in severe patient discomfort, prolonged hospitalization, and enhanced treatment cost. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of early postoperative oral hydration on reducing paralytic ileus among abdominal surgery patients. Setting: postoperative department affiliated at Zagazig University Hospitals. Material and Method: a quasi-experimental study design. A purposive sample of total 222 study participants, 111 in experimental and 111 in control group based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection questionnaire were prepared with extensive review of previous literatures. Data collection........

Keywords: Early Oral Hydration, Paralytic Ileus, Abdominal Surgery.

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[3]. Ashour ES, Eshra DK and Abd El Fattah N., (2014); Effect of early oral intake on maternal satisfaction and postoperative bowel function in patients undergoing cesarean section. Doctorate degree of nursing science, El-Menoufia Universisy, Egypt,75-76.
[4]. Devi S. S., Pillai S. K., Vijayaraghavan J., (2015 ); A Comparative Study of Early versus Conventional delay in Postoperative oral intake in Women undergoing Cesarean Section under regional anesthesia. Original Research DOI: 10.5958/2394-2754.00030.2.
[5]. Hussein., E., E. and Taha N. M., (2018); Effect Of Breathing Exercises On Quality Of Recovery Among Postoperative Patients. International Journal of Studies in Nursing; Vol. 3, No. 3; ISSN 2424-9653 E-ISSN 2529-7317 Published by July Press.

Abstract: Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant that can be available in different doses. The chronic use of oral anticoagulants can affect patient's Quality of life (QoL) and health conditionAim:This study aim toevaluate the effect of oral anticoagulant therapy on qualityof life of cardiac patients. Methods: thestudy used A descriptive design. Setting: This study was conducted at Specialized Medical Hospital at Mansoura University. Study sample: waspurposeful sample of 125 adult patients attend cardiac outpatient clinic on oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin)for more than four weeks. Tools :Structured interview Questionnaire 1) Sociodemographic and Health History Data........

Keywords: Cardiac Patients, Oralanticoagulant, Quality of life,Warfarin

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[4]. Balkhi, B., Al-Rasheedi ,M., Elbur ,AI., Alghamadi,A.(2017).Association between satisfaction with and adherence to warfarin therapy on the control of international normalized ratio:A hospital-based study in Saudi Arabia.
[5]. Boonyawat,K., O'Brien,SH., M. Bates,S .(2017). How we treat heavy menstrual bleeding associated with anticoagulants.

Abstract: Background: Kidney transplants have become common surgical procedures that are associated with high success rates. Nevertheless the detection, accurate diagnosis and timely management of the perioperative surgical complications sometimes require multidisciplinary team approach for some of the complications may result in significant morbidity, risk of graft loss and/or mortality of the recipient. This study aimed to evaluate the nurses' knowledge and practices post kidney transplantation: Setting at Special Ain-Shams hospital for kidney transplantation unit. Material and methods: a quasi-experimental (pre/post and follow up-test design) was utilized. A convenient sample of (40) nurses who provide direct care for kidney transplantation patients. Data was obtained using three main tools; kidney transplantation nurses' knowledge assessment tool, kidney transplantation nurses' practice checklist tool. The intervention was delivered throughout ten weeks. Each week.......

Keywords:Nursing, Knowledge, Practices, kidney transplantation, Educational, Intervention

[1]. Camila Medeiros dos Santos, Filomena Maria Kirchmaier Wagner JaernevaySilveira, Cristina Arreguy-Sena, (2015); Perceptions of nurses and clients about nursing care in kidney transplantation , Acta Paul Enferm; 28(4):337-43.
[2]. CDC National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report, published Junuary 2017, available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/9pscssicurrent.pdf.
[3]. DemetDeniz, AksoyNilgün, KirazNihal,( 2018);Nursing Care After Kidney Transplant: Case Report, All content following this page was uploaded by NilgünAksoyon 20 April. DOI: 10.6002/ect.TOND-TDTD2017.O22, See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323735422.
[4]. El-Gharabawy H. E., Salwa A., Khaled F. E., Howida K. Z,. (2011); Assessment of Nurses Performance for Patient with Kidney Transplantation In Urology &Nephrology Center At Mansoura / Zagazig University. Faculty of Nursing. Medical-Surgical Nursing.
[5]. Hoffart N., (2014);The Development of Kidney Transplant Nursing, NEPHROLOGY NURSING JOURNAL on 19 July Vol. 36, No. 2.

Abstract: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting has significant and distressing side effects caused by cancer itself and significantly lowered quality of life. The present study aimed torecognizedthe effect of nursing intervention based on neuman's model for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among women with breast cancer. Design: control and study design (A quasi experimental design) was utilized.Setting: The study was conducted at Out-patient clinics at Oncology Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt. Sampling: sample of 150 women with breast cancer selected by convenience sample. The study tools: Tool (I):- Structured interview questionnaire.Tool (II) A standardized self-administered chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting diary.Tool (III): Functional Assessment of Cancer.......

Keywords: Neuman's model - Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, and breast cancer.

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Abstract: Background. Students' perceptions of the staff nurse's role surely influence their future performance. Exploring their perception helps educator to support positive one and modifying students nurse and nurse interns' perception of staff nurse role. The study was aiming to identifystudents nurse and nurse intern's perception of staff nurse role. In addition to, detect changes in the student's perception through academic years and internship year. Descriptive correlationaldesign was used in this study. This study was conducted at faculty of nursing Umm Al Qura University. The total sample of this study was 200 students. Fifty students were selected from each class level.......

Keywords: Staff nurse role, students nurse perception

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