Ain Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Behavioral Problems of the Preschool and School Age Children: A Comparative Study1134744910.21608/ejhc.2017.47449ENMariemAziz Mena GergesPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityProf-Dr.WafaaElsayedoudaPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityAssist. Prof.HyamRafaatTantawiPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20190908Introduction Preschool and school age children with behavioural problems that no its <br />solution are at risk for more serious behavioural problems in the future. The aim of the study was <br />to compare behavioural problems in preschool age children versus school age children. Subjects <br />and methods: A descriptive study was carried-out at outpatient clinics affiliated to the health <br />insurance and ministry of health hospitals at Assuit governorate. Sample: Convenient sample of <br />100 children in the age group of 3-12 years were involved from the previously mentioned setting <br />regardless their gender, rank, educational level and residence area. The study involved also the <br />children's accompanying mothers regardless their characteristics. Tools of data collection: A predesigned questionnaire sheet was used to assess characteristics of the studied children and their <br />mother's knowledge about behavioural problems, while psychometric assessment scale e.g <br />aggression, depression, anxiety, loneliness and self-esteem was performed to assess the<br />behavioural problems of preschool and school age children namely ( depression, anxiety, <br />loneliness, aggression and self-esteem). Results: - the most common behavioural problem <br />manifestations among preschool and school age children were stubbornness (72%) and lying <br />(70%) respectively. Total knowledge of mothers about behavioural problems of both preschool <br />and school age children was unsatisfactory. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study <br />findings that depression, anxiety, self-esteem and loneliness were the common behavioural <br />problems of preschool age children, while aggression was the common behavioural problem in <br />school age children. Recommendations: Counselling services regarding prevention, detection <br />and management of behavioural problems in children should be available in health care settings <br />in addition to hotlines, brochures, booklets, and educational media programs containing simple <br />information about needs and problems of children.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47449_37ed705f58fd111aaf66d12af4719d7c.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Effect of Nursing Intervention Program on Minimizing Dysphagia for Post Stroke Patients14214745010.21608/ejhc.2017.47450ENAttyiatHassan HusseinAdult Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, EgyptMadihaAli MahmoudAdult Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, EgyptJournal Article20190908Dysphagia is a very common and most frequently complaint among patients with stroke.<br />Aim of the study: Assess effect of nursing intervention program on minimizing dysphagia for <br />post stroke patients through: Designing nursing intervention program, implementing nursing <br />intervention program and investigating the effect of nursing intervention program on minimizing <br />dysphagia for post stroke patients. Subject and Methods: A quiz experimental research design <br />was utilized in this study. The Sample was of 60 adult patients divided into (30) study and (30) <br />control group. Setting The study was conducted in the neurology department, neurology out <br />patients clinic and physiotherapy department at Assiut University Hospital. Tools of data <br />collection: An interviewing questionnaire and the Gugging Swallowing Screen test. Result: the <br />present study revealed that the highest percentage of studied sample was between the age 41 –<br />60 years and was male. Study group was showed a good improvement in swallowing ability after<br />Implementing nursing intervention program. there were significance relation between swallowing <br />ability and sex for both study and control group. Conclusion: it could be concluded that the <br />implementing nursing intervention program improving swallowing ability for study group<br />compared with the control group. Recommendations: Further research on a larger probability <br />sample acquired from different geographical areas in Egypt for generalization.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47450_486c741b3bf35115b37c239c8b6ef73a.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Self-Care Strategies for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure to Managing Their Problems22354769410.21608/ejhc.2017.47694ENSamar Abdel-hyAbdel-Ghani ShetaiaSpecialist NursingKameliaFouad Abd-AllahMedical Surgical Nursing-Faculty
of Nursing Ain-shams UniversitySamahEl-Sayed GhonaemMedical Surgical Nursing- Faculty of Nursing Benha UniversityJournal Article20190910Background :Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common chronic illness associated with <br />substantial morbidity and mortality poor quality of life and frequent hospitalization .Aim of the <br />study :was to determine self-care strategies used by patients for managing these problems, then <br />proposed self-care strategies based on patients 'ability .Design :A descriptive exploratory research <br />design was used .Subjects :A purposive sample of 100 patients with CHF admitted to cardiology <br />clinic at Benha university hospital .Data collection tool :Interview questionnaire sheet .Results :<br />Physiological problems related to respiratory system 100%, 100% %96& of patients experienced<br />cough, bluish lips & cardiac asthma respectively, related to cardiovascular 100% %100 & of <br />patients experienced hypertension & change in nail shape respectively, related to nervous system <br />98% %100& of patients experienced blurred vision & spend time till getting sleep respectively<br />related to gastrointestinal system 100% %100 & of patients experienced nausea, vomiting &<br />anorexia respectively, related to execratory system 92% of patients experienced urine <br />incontinence, psychological problems 100% %98 & of patients experienced anxiety &<br />depression respectively, social problems 98% of them had financial burden and more than half <br />66% of them had satisfactory level of self-care strategies .Conclusion :The problems experienced <br />by the patients with CHF are: physiological problems related to different body systems<br />respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, gastrointestinal and execratory system in addition to the <br />problems related to side effect of received treatment, psychological and social problems. Meanwhile, more than half of them had satisfactory levels of self-care strategies for managing<br />biopsychosocial problems experienced by such group of patients .Recommendation :There is a <br />need for continuous educational programs for patients with CHF and their families about disease, <br />and self-care strategies for managing their biopsychsocial problems.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47694_163ef6ea82e5ff2e7930f82b7dbc557e.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Organizational Climate versus Nurses Empowerment among Nurses36494769610.21608/ejhc.2017.47696ENSamah AbdallahAbed El-Moez RadwanNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversitySamiaMohamed AdamNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityHebaAli HassanNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20190910Chronic Background: Organizational climate is the emotional state, perceptions and <br />feelings shared by members of the system. Organizational climate has a major influence on <br />motivation, productivity, satisfaction, and empowerment. Aim: The present study aimed to assess <br />organizational climate versus nurses' empowerment. Research design: A descriptive, <br />correlational design was used. Setting: This study conducted at Sirs Elian hospital. Research <br />Subjects: A simple random sample of 150 staff nurses who selected from total 184 staff nurses. <br />They are working in the study setting, and had work experience at least one year. Tools of data <br />collection: Two tools were used namely organizational climate and empowerment questionnaires<br />sheets. Results: majority of staff nurses have positive perception about organizational climate <br />regarding client service, also majority of staff nurses have high level of empowerment. <br />Conclusion: There was statistically significant correlation between organizational climate and <br />empowerment. Recommendations: Regular surveys should be done to examine employees' <br />perception of organizational climate, establish a system of promotion and rewards, and encourage<br />nurses’ participation in goal setting, problem solving, and decision-making.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47696_d53049bf73dabc4dc9890b52b23ed004.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Preconception Care of Diabetic Women in Reproductive age50584769710.21608/ejhc.2017.47697ENAmanyA. AhmedObstetrics and Gynecological Nursing- Faculty of Nursing, Sohag UniversityGhonaA. AliMedical and Surgical Nursing- Faculty of Nursing, Sohag UniversityJournal Article20190910Background: Pregnancies of diabetic women have increased risks of fetal congenital <br />malformations and maternal morbidities. Preconception care for these women may reduce the <br />risks of major malformations and perinatal mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the <br />effect of counseling program on knowledge of diabetic women in preconception care.<br />Methods: This quiz experimental study was done in Diabetes outpatient clinics that are affiliated <br />to Ministry of health (MOH) hospitals in Assiut city, on 140 diabetic women of reproductive age <br />who were interviewed for assessment of their preconception care knowledge and for counseling <br />program of its items. Results: The majority of women in the present study suffered from type 1 <br />diabetes (86.4%), lived in urban areas (61.4%), and achieved intermediate educational degrees <br />(51.4%). Nineteen percent showed previous history of spontaneous abortion. The used counseling <br />program resulted in significant improvement (p<0.05) of diabetic women’s knowledge regarding <br />preconception care that was significantly associated with their higher educational level (p<0.001). <br />Conclusions: The given counseling program led to higher resulted in significant improvement of <br />preconception care knowledge improvement that was increased by the high women’s educational <br />level.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47697_bd267e72b53daf5f25d5dfc511ae5ac7.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Effect of Domestic Violence on Women’s Health in Sohage City59754769810.21608/ejhc.2017.47698ENHematAbd El-Moneem El-SayiedCommunity Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityThoreaMohamed MahmoudCommunity Health
Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohage UniversityAsmaaMohamed MadkourCommunity Health Nursing, Faculty of
Nursing, Sohage UniversityJournal Article20190910Domestic violence is a common public health problem that affects the health and well-being <br />of women all over the world. Aim: this study aimed to assess the effects of domestic violence on <br />women’s health in Sohage City through physical, emotional, controlling behaviour and sexual <br />abuse. Assess risk factors that are expected to occur domestic violence against women in Sohage <br />City. Design : A descriptive analytic study was used. Sample : A purposive sample of 480 <br />married women. Setting: The study carried out at Dar Salama Abdulla and Akhmim maternal and <br />Child Health Center in Sohage City. Tools : two tools were used for data collection. The first tool <br />was Interviews questionnaire sheet to assess risk factors related to domestic violence against <br />women, the second tool was violence Scale uses to identify domestic violence against women. <br />Results: results of this study indicated that some common risk factors that are significantly <br />associated with occurrence of domestic violence against women such spousal characteristic, <br />societal risk factor and family relation risk factor. Emotional violence the higher prevalent types <br />of domestic violence against women 79.6% followed by controlling behavior71%, sexual58.30% <br />and physical violence 41.3%. Conclusion: the study concluded that nearly half of them had age <br />range from 20-30years; more than half of them were lived in rural area. The majority of them <br />were unsatisfactory knowledge about domestic violence. Emotional violence is the most common <br />prevalent type and. Psychological effect is the most common result from domestic violence on <br />women health. Recommendations: the study recommended that to provide health educational <br />sessions for women and men about domestic violence and Routine screening of all women for <br />domestic violence should be part of the health history, also provided adequate emergency <br />treatment with rehabilitative measures.Ain Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Bio-Psychosocial Needs of Patients with Post Diabetic Foot Amputation76884769910.21608/ejhc.2017.47699ENNaglaaEl Sayed MahdyFaculty of Nursing- Ain Shams UniversityShimaaNabilFaculty of Nursing- Ain Shams UniversityNouraMahfouz ShakerFaculty of Nursing- Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20190910Diabetes is the cause for nearly 80% of the non-traumatic amputation. Amputation could be <br />described as the removal of a body extremity by surgery. The patients post diabetic foot <br />amputations are exposed to many physical, social and psychological problems which affect on his <br />life. Aim of the study: to assess the bio-psychosocial needs of patients with post diabetic foot <br />amputation. Research design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized. Subjects: 50 <br />patients admitted in diabetic foot clinic. Setting: outpatient clinic in Beni–Suef health insurance <br />hospital at Beni–Suef city Egypt was selected for this study. Tools for data collection: <br />Demographic data assessment tool, medical data assessment tool, patients’ knowledge assessment <br />interview questionnaire, bio psychosocial needs assessment interview questionnaire and diabetic <br />foot reported practice checklist. Results: 56% of the studied patients had unsatisfactory of total <br />knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot amputation. 72% of the studied patients <br />had unsatisfactory self care of non-amputated foot and 78% of them had satisfactory self care of <br />amputated foot. While regarding physical problems, 24% of the studied patients had moderate <br />pain and 52% of them need assistance with daily living activities regarding bathing, toileting and <br />moving. Also, 48% of them need assistance regarding functional performance. A regard to the <br />psychological needs, 100% of the studied patients suffered psychosomatic symptoms, GIT <br />symptoms and behaviors symptoms on speech. Furthermore, in relation to the social needs, 32% <br />of the studied patients stated that they had mild social needs parameters as feeling financial <br />burden about cost of treatment. Conclusion: more than half of studied patients suffered from <br />many physical, psychological and social problems post diabetic foot amputation. <br />Recommendation: Rehabilitation programs for patients with diabetic foot amputation must be <br />implemented through the collaboration of various rehabilitation team members.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47699_d7fb876c9622e08bfd4c87cd51f3730a.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses toward Concept of Milieu Therapy89994770010.21608/ejhc.2017.47700ENHallaAli. Abd El-hiePsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni Suef UniversityGhadaMohamed MouradPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Ain Shams University.SaidaEl Sayed HassenIbrahim El-AzzabPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Ain Shams University.Journal Article20190910Background: Therapeutic milieu refers to an environment that is structured to provide <br />patients with the opportunity to interact with staff and other clients. Producing a therapeutic <br />milieu is a basic intervention in mental health nursing practice. Consequently sufficient <br />knowledge and positive attitudes are important aspects of providing nursing care for psychiatric <br />patients within the current social climate. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of <br />nurses toward the concept of milieu therapy. This study was exploratory descriptive, performed <br />on 100 nurses working with psychiatric patients at El-Abbassia Mental Health hospital. Data were <br />collected using three parties, socio-demographic data, and knowledgeof nurses about the milieu <br />therapy and the attitudes of nurses toward milieu therapy. The results of this study showed that <br />nurses working with psychiatric patients possess a satisfied level of knowledge about the <br />definition and aim of milieu therapy (75%) meanwhile; they have unsatisfying knowledge about <br />activity therapy (52%). However, the studied nurses showed a high level of sympathetic attitudes <br />toward psychiatric patients (74%), the negative attitudes toward milieu therapy was observed in <br />(90%).Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the nurses with satisfactory <br />knowledge were more probable to have a positive attitude towards the milieu therapy. The study <br />recommended that in-service education programs should be provided to nurses working with <br />psychiatric patients regarding knowledge about activity therapy and how to promote patient <br />participation.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47700_aa185c750c669dcc0876ff7012d76bd8.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Relationship between Motivation and Job Involvement among Staff Nurses1001125457010.21608/ejhc.2017.54570ENYomna ElMetwali Bader IbrahemNursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams UniversityRababMahmoud HassanNursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams UniversityDr. GalilaMohamed Abdel GhaffarNursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20191022Background: Well motivated and involved workforce feels that organization value them <br />and they are playing an essential role within their organization which significantly enhance both <br />employees' as well as organizational performance. Aim: present study aimed to explore the<br />relationship between motivation and job involvement among staff nurses. Design: A descriptive <br />correlational study design was used. Setting: This study was carried out on 100 staff nurses <br />working at Al Helal Hospital.Sample Type: The convenient sample included staff nurses a <br />permanent contract, who have more than one year experience, and working full time. Tools of <br />data collection: Motivational needs questionnaire sheet and job involvement scale. Results: 96% <br />of staff nurses were highly needed for achievement. While 87% of staff nurses had high level of <br />total motivational need. Also, 58% of staff nurses were highly involved in their work. There was <br />statistically significant relation between staff nurses need for power and their age and years of <br />experience . There was a statistical significant relation between total motivational needs and staff <br />nurses’ age, work unit, years of experience and qualification. There was statistically significant <br />relation between total job involvement level and staff nurses’ age, qualification, and years of <br />experience. conclusion, there was a positive correlation between total motivational needs and <br />total job involvement. Recommendations: Hospitals must establish policies for meet staff nurses' <br />need for power, conducting periodic meeting and discussion between health care team members <br />and manager must assigning employees specific or specialized tasks to enabling them to become <br />expert.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54570_37a5f7f5e5151943ba97cc3f36395a05.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201An Intervention Program for I Developing Instructional Guidelines for Patients Undergoing Ureteroscopic Lithotrips1131255457210.21608/ejhc.2017.54572ENAminaF. AbdeldayemB.Sc-of-Nursing-Medical – Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of nursingBasmaM. KhalilB.Sc-of-Nursing-Medical – Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of nursingSoadM. HegazyB.Sc-of-Nursing-Medical – Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of nursingMohamedM. YassinUrology Department,
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20191022Well Aim: This study aimed to develop instructional guidelines for patients undergoing <br />Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy. Subjects and Method: A descriptive explorative design was utilized <br />for the conduction of this study in Urosurgery Department and Urology Outpatients` Clinics at El <br />DemerdashSurgicalHospitalswhichisaffiliatedtoAinShamsUniversityHospitals.Apurposive<br />sample of(90) adult patients from both genders undergoing ureteroscopic lithotripsy(UL) from <br />the above mentioned settings. Tools of data collection were: 1) Patients,<br />interviewing <br />questionnaire (pre /post procedure)to assess the studied patients` health needs (physical, <br />psychological, social spiritual and educational) .2)Numerical pain scale(pre /post procedure)to <br />assess pain severitylevel.3) Hamilt on Anxiety Rating Scale (pre/post procedure)to assess anxiety <br />level. Results: Mean age of studied sample was 39.5±5.7. More than half of them was married, <br />working, males and from urban areas. Moreover, there were higher health needs preprocedure. <br />Conclusion: On light of the current study results, it can be concluded that the studied patients had <br />physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs pre the ureteroscopic lithotripsy <br />procedure. In addition, the highest needs pre the procedure were: physical followed by <br />educational, spiritual, psychological and then later social. Recommendations: Further research <br />studies are needed to focus on assessment of the quality of life of such group of patients.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54572_55743023e428064afcf3ab196ee64b0f.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Nurses' perception of criteria for promotion to head nurse position in selected hospitals1261385457310.21608/ejhc.2017.54573ENFatmaEssam HerzallahB.Sc Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo UniversityLailaMohamed AbdoNursing Administration Department, Faculty of
Nursing, Cairo University.Journal Article20191022Background: Promotion in nurses' positions considers one of the important targets for the <br />nurses' professional life, it's the source of motivation, inspiration for nurses', and it's positively <br />associated with increased job satisfaction, efficacy, effectiveness, and positive outcomes for <br />health care agencies. Aim: The study is aimed to identify staff nurses' perception of the criteria <br />for promotion to head nurse position. Subjects and Methods: Data were collected from three <br />hospitals' affiliated with different health organizations. The total sample size was 300 nurses, <br />randomly selected and equally distributed among the selected hospitals. A questionnaire was <br />developed by the investigator and utilized for the data collection, it contains two parts; the first <br />part was related to respondents' socio- demographic data, & the second part was related to the <br />perceived criteria for promotion to head nurse position. A descriptive analytical design was used <br />to achieve the aim of the study. Results: the study showed that the respondents' support with high <br />mean scores the four dimensions and statistically there were significant difference between age, <br />qualification, employing hospital and respondents' perception to the criteria for promotion to head <br />nurse position, while the position in hospitals has insignificant effect on the respondents' <br />perception to head nurse position. Conclusion: The study findings indicated four main <br />dimensions' for the promotion to head nurse, each dimension consists list of criteria for <br />promotion. Technical; Personal; Leadership; then administrative qualities; using this criteria as a <br />base for selection of head nurses shall assure staff loyalty, retention and maintain quality of <br />nursing management. Recommendations: hospitals shall develop a clear job description for the <br />head nurse position, also shall maintain setting appropriate criteria based performance appraisal <br />for promotion to head nurse positionhttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54573_7585055f07dc70170b8dc6cd3bad0f95.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Clinical versus Simulation Training among Pediatric Nursing Students regarding Competency level to Care of Preterm Infants1391553133010.21608/ejhc.2017.31330ENSabahEl-SharkawiPediatrics Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, EgyptZeinabFathyPediatrics Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, EgyptSalmaEl-SayedPediatrics Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, EgyptAbdul-majeedThabetFaculty of Nursing, Palestine University, PalestineJournal Article20190508Background: Nowadays simulation is taking an important place in training and education of healthcare professionals, moreover simulation allows for assessment and evaluation of the students'` performance. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of clinical versus simulation teaching among pediatric nursing students regarding competency level to care of preterm infants. Design: A quasi-experimental design .Sample: A purposive sample which included 95 students, which divided randomly into two groups (the study and control). Setting: the study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing, Palestine University and governmental Hospitals in Gaza strip. Tools: A pre/post designed questionnaire and observation checklist Results: The study revealed that, there were statistically significant differences between simulation group which had higher competency level with P value < 0.001 regarding to care of premature infants compared with the clinical group. Conclusion: Study students who have simulation had a better competency level with care of the premature infants. Recommendations: The study recommended that; create simulation training program as a strategy in nursing clinical training especially care of premature infants.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_31330_8c70bbc2d12c559e7fc173d0280f12b4.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Counseling Impact on The Quality of Life for Women Subjected to Hysterectomy in Banha City.1561685457410.21608/ejhc.2017.54574ENMarwaShaaban AbdEl-rasoulB.Sc. Faculty of nursing, Maternity and Neonatal Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams
UniversityNadiaMohammed FahmyB.Sc. Faculty of nursing, Maternity and Neonatal Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams
UniversityJournal Article20191022The impact of hysterectomy on women has been receiving an increasing attention. <br />Research shows that the counseling of these women was improved their quality of life. Although <br />the inclusions of physical, psychological, and social domain of QoL in health care, teams have <br />been improved women well-beings. Aim of the study:It evaluates the impact of counseling for<br />hysterectomy women on improving their quality of life at Banha City. Design:Quasiexperimental design was used. Setting: The study was carried out in gynecological outpatient <br />clinics in Banha University, teaching, and Health Insurance Hospitals. Sample: random sample <br />was used as 30% from women of all ages attending the pervious setting included 70 cases, they <br />were classified into two groups (study and control), 35 cases in each. Tools: Three tools were <br />used as follows: I- an interviewing questionnaire divided into two parts, socio demographic data,<br />obstetric history and family .II- Observing home condition. III- QoL domains question (physical, <br />psychological, and social). Results: The studied Sample age average is from40 to 50 years<br />.Obstetric history shows that 100% is irregular menstruation. Evaluating life place shows that <br />54.3% haven't enough ventilations and lights. live in rural area and have not enough income. <br />Regarding total QoL scores, it results negative scores of pre counseling study group, control <br />group, then improved to positive scores of post counseling study group, there were statistical <br />significant between study and control group (P<0.05).Conclusion: the findings of total QoL <br />shows that there were statistical significant between study and control group of pre and post <br />counseling (P<0.05), there were a factor that effect on improving QoL of women. The <br />recommendation: Health education program about counseling for hysterectomy women and <br />improved physical, psychological and social domains of QoL should be implemented.Ain Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Effect of Infant Massage Oil on Jundiced Neonate Undergoing Phototherapy1691795457510.21608/ejhc.2017.54575ENFatenFathi Ahmed MahfozPediatrics Nursing Department–Faculty of Nursing –Sues Canal UniversityJournal Article20191022Infant massage is a natural way for caregivers to improve health, sleep patterns, and reduce <br />colic. Massage therapy is one of the oldest touch therapies, and it has been used for many <br />conditions. We have systematically reviewed article on infant massage oil aimed to evaluate its <br />effects on neonates with jaundice who are receiving phototherapy. Study design was randomized <br />controlled trial which was conducted on 80 full term neonates with physiological jaundice in the <br />hospital, sample were randomized into two groups (control and study group). Massage was given <br />twice a day, the study group showed significantly higher defecation frequency (p = 0.03) and <br />significantly lower bilirubin levels (p = 0.008) compared with the control group. No significant <br />differences related to feeding amount or body weight were observed between the two groups. <br />Neonatal massage could help to reduce bilirubin levels and increase defecation frequency in <br />neonates receiving phototherapy for jaundice. Massage with oil is an inexpensive, simple, and <br />effective intervention which improved neonatal health status in selected samples. Further studies <br />are needed to evaluate the serious adverse effects, if any, to notify health care staffhttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54575_f0ca8c580f1c11e7b4f1fc82be816096.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Maternal Awareness Regarding Care of Their Children with Typhoid Fever1801895457610.21608/ejhc.2017.54576ENBasmaRabie Abdel-SadikPediatric Nursing\ Faculty of Nursing, Benha
UniversitySamahMostafa KhalafPediatric Nursing\ Faculty of Nursing, Benha
UniversityWesamZakaria FaridPediatric Nursing\ Faculty of Nursing, Benha
UniversityJournal Article20191022Background: Typhoid fever is a global health and pervasive problem throughout the <br />world, especially in developing countries, it has a great impact on human health which affect on <br />social income. This study aims to: Assess maternal awareness regarding care of their children <br />with typhoid fever. Settings: The study took place at Benha and Tookh fever hospital at Kaliobia <br />Governorate. Research: A descriptive design was used to conduct this study. Subjects : A <br />Convenient sample of confirmed typhoid cases were selected from the children' list at fever <br />hospital, itwas including children cases (n=98) and their mothers (n=98). Tools of data <br />collection: Two tools were used; A structured Interviewing Questionnaire, consists of two parts: <br />Part one, personal data of children and their mothers. Part two, mothers' assessment sheet. and <br />Mothers' practice checklist regarding typhoid fever. Results : The study revealed that more than <br />half of the children were male, nearly more than two thirds of children were less than 6 years, the <br />majority of the children had no previous infection with typhoid fever, nearly more than half of <br />mother were 25knowledge scores ( p > 000). Conclusion: The study concluded that, the mothers' knowledge and <br />practice regarding care of their children with typhoid fever were unsatisfactory. <br />Recommendation: The study recommended and emphasized the importance of improving the <br />mothers' knowledge and practice regarding care of their children with typhoid fever through <br />periodical educational programshttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54576_d4a20a844792b419d8fee3a5122ae36d.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Nurses' Perception toward Palliative Care for Cancer Patients1902065457810.21608/ejhc.2017.54578ENSorayiaRamadanPsychiatric, Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityNeveinEl-AshryPsychiatric, Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversitySamahAbd ElwahedPsychiatric, Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityRababMahmoud MonerB.Sc. NursingJournal Article20191022Aim of the study: A study aimed to assess nurses' perception and knowledge toward <br />palliative care for cancer patient. Research design: Descriptive design was used to conduct this <br />study. Subject: The subject of this study was convenient sample composed of 200 nurses who <br />have not exposed to palliative patient were excluded from study and data was gathered over a 6 <br />months period started from January month until June, 2017 Settings The study was conducted on <br />200 nurses working in the departments of cancer units in Radiation Oncology & Nuclear <br />Medicine Center in Ain Shams University. Tools: 1-Interviewing Questionnaire: It composed of <br />two parts A-: part one, Socio demographic interviewing sheet; it includes data such as age, <br />gender, marital status and qualification. B- Part two, it related nurses related clinical <br />characteristics such as department and years of experience and attended training courses.2-<br />knowledge scale: It concerned with nurses knowledge regarding nurses' palliative care for cancer <br />patient 3- Perception scale: It was used to assess nurse‟s perception toward palliative patients. <br />results: the sixty four of the studied nurses have unsatisfactory knowledge regarding palliative <br />care; the thirty six of them have satisfactory knowledge regarding palliative care. The sixty seven <br />and half of the studied nurses have negative perception regarding palliative care, the thirty two <br />and half of them have positive perception regarding palliative care. Recommendations: by field <br />palliative care needs to become an integral part of all nursing school curriculum as well as <br />continuing nursing and medical education program offerings. Implementing an educational <br />training program for nurses regarding palliative car. More health education about palliative care <br />be provided to, the community, and individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54578_eb9f66027ee7c03433c67f1f914e8b0e.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Quality Of Life Post Traffic Accidents Among Youth2072315457910.21608/ejhc.2017.54579ENMariamMourad RamzyCommunity Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing -Ain Shams UniversityFatenKhayrat ElGendyCommunity Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing -Ain Shams UniversityFerialFouad MelikaCommunity Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing -Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20191022Introduction: Traffic accidents cause more than 1.2 million deaths every year, and the leading <br />cause of death among youth aged 15-24 years in Egypt. Aim :This study aimed to evaluate <br />Quality of life post traffic accidents among youth. Design: A descriptive analytical design was <br />utilized to conduct this study . Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient clinic orthopedic <br />hospital Ain Shams University Hospitals, and El Helal Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample <br />consists of 250 cases available of youth post traffic accidents after three months from accidents. <br />Tools: three tools were used for data collection, the first tool: An interviewing questionnaire. The <br />second tools: Medical record. Third tool, Universal pain assessment tool. Results: The result <br />found that 71.2% of the total sample of youth post traffic accidents was male and 28.8% of them <br />were female and 80.8%aged for 21-24 years. Most of them had poor quality of life as 90.8% for <br />physical, 99.2% for psychological, 98.8% for social, and 97.2% for spiritual dimension .There <br />were 33.2% of study sample achieved their total health needs while 66.8% of them couldn’t <br />achieve them . Also there were a highly statistical significant association between sociodemographic characteristics of youth post traffic accidents and their health needs and problems at <br />P= 0.001. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a highly significant relation between <br />quality of life for youth post traffic accidents and their total independency level for all daily <br />living activities where p =0.001. Recommendation: Health education program for youth post <br />traffic accident and their family to secure them and help them to cope effectively with their <br />disabilities which may have positive effect on improvement of their quality of lifehttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_54579_c839beea4ee5bc19275c77a5af77e4f7.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Knowledge of Adolescent Female regarding their Reproductive Health2322445251110.21608/ejhc.2017.52511ENEzzEbrahimMaternity & Gynecological Nursing Department, Technical Institute of Nursing, Ain Shams University, EgyptNadiaFahmyMaternity & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University, Egypt.ShimaaAhmedMaternity & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Kafr Elsheikh University, Egypt.Journal Article20191007Background Reproductive health (RH) is an increasingly important component of global health, while adolescence generally is a healthy and special period in life cycle of adolescent female as it requires specific and special attention. The study aimed to assess female adolescent knowledge regarding reproductive health. A descriptive study design carried out at technical institute of nursing, Ain Shams University and faculty of nursing Ain Shams University through purposive sample: 190 students were included in the study, and were subjected to the following criteria: adolescent female their age not more than 21 years in first academic year. Data were collected through self- administered structured questionnaire sheet: It composed of two parts: Socio-demographic characteristic and knowledge about RH issues. Results: The present study revealed that nearly two thirds of the sample had fair knowledge and more than one third of them had good knowledge about reproductive health aspects. There were a statistically significant difference between age, religion of studied subject and knowledge about RH, there were highly statistically significant difference between residence, marital status, family size of studied subject and knowledge about RH, there were a highly statistically significant difference between educational level of the mother, Father’s occupation of studied subject and knowledge about RH and also there were statistically significant difference between educational level of the father of studied subject and level of knowledge about RH. The study concluded that nearly two thirds of the sample had fair knowledge and more than one third of them had good knowledge about reproductive health aspects. The study recommended that; develop reproductive health educational programs targeted to adolescents. Further researches are needed to aassess effect of parent-adolescent communication on adolescent sexual and reproductive health matters.Further researches are needed to investigate adolescents' barriers for utilization of reproductive health services.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_52511_de600c17597a36880de3b2c07758555e.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Psychological Problems among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis2452575724810.21608/ejhc.2017.57248ENAshganFathyPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef UniversityOmaimaEzzatPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef UniversityGhadaMouradPsychiatric/Mental
Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20191106Background: Chronic Renal Failure is a public health problem that has serious impact <br />on mental and psychological health of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Hemodialysis, which is <br />a renal replacement treatment, causes various psychiatric and psychosocial problems. Aim: This <br />study aimed to assess the psychological problems among patients undergoing hemodialysis. <br />Subject and Methods: This study was exploratory descriptive, A convenient sample was <br />selected while this study was performed on 100 patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment at <br />Beni-suef University hospital & Beni-suef General hospital. Data were collected using 1) Sociodemographic Questionnaire, 2) Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale 3) Body Image Scale 4) Beck <br />Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and 5) Beck depression inventory (BDI). Results: The result of this <br />study showed that (78%) of the studied patients were having moderate self-esteem and (79%) of <br />them were having a positive body image. Also, (68%) of the studied patients were having mild <br />anxiety and (32%) of them were having moderate to severe anxiety. In addition, (37%) of the <br />studied patients did not have depression symptoms while (44 %) of the studied patients were <br />having mild depression. There is a negative significant correlation between self esteem, age and <br />marital status and a positive significant correlation between marital status and depression.<br />Conclusions: the study concluded that Patients undergoing hemodialysis had symptoms of <br />depression and anxiety. Also some patients were having some level of low self-esteem and bodyimage disturbance. Recommendations: The study recommended that screening patients for <br />psychological problems and planning a comprehensive management plan that includes <br />pharmacological and psychosocial interventions treatment. Also, provide psychological <br />counseling for hemodialysis patients and nurses who work with themhttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_57248_f461fdcc76eed2fc2842d8f223aa2732.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201The effect of Emotional Intelligence level on Quality of work life among Nursing Teachers2582685725010.21608/ejhc.2017.57250ENFatmaA. Eiz - ElregalCommunity Health Department Fayoum UniversitySabahAbduo Abd El HaleemCommunity Health nursing in Obstetrics and Gynecological hospital. Ain Shams UniversityEnaamAbd- EllatifPsychiatric Mentah Health Nursing Departments Fayoum UniversityZeinabHassan Hassan OsmanPsychiatric Mentah Health Nursing Departments Fayoum UniversityJournal Article20191106Background: education staff’s emotional Intelligence has a vital role for all work with <br />student, especially nursing teachers because the presence of emotional intelligence improves the <br />quality of work life for nursing and patients Aim of the study: assess the effect of emotional <br />intelligence level and its relation to quality of work life among nursing teachers Design: <br />descriptive correlative study Setting: was conducted in Technical institute of Nursing, Fayoum <br />University at east of Cairo government Sample: Random samples Size: (53) nursing teacher <br />involved both genders working at the above mentioned settings. Three Tools of data collection<br />Structured questionnaire to assess A) the socio-demographic characteristics of nursing teachers)<br />an emotional intelligence questionnaire to assess level of emotional intelligence C) Quality of <br />work life scale to assess quality of work life. Results: more than two third of nursing teacher <br />were female and had Bachelor degree and low scores of emotional intelligence were associated <br />with low scores of quality of work life for nursing teachers But emotional intelligence <br />components were not significantly correlated in Intrapersonal part, Interpersonal part and General <br />mood but the quality of work life were significantly correlated in all items except Work <br />environment and relation and co-operation Conclusion: The positive significant correlation <br />between emotional intelligence with its components and the quality of work for nursing <br />teachers..Recommendations: Further studies should be carried out all teachers in different <br />school, institutes and universities and Designing training programs to increase the awareness of <br />teachers about emotional intelligence and their effect on quality of work life.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_57250_b8e37a6b074f47062d359034b2fa3529.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Quality of Life of Obese School-Age Children and their Mothers' Perspectives in Cairo, Egypt2692857819310.21608/ejhc.2017.78193ENMonaAbo Baker Abd EllatefLecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt.EbtesamA. ElsayedLecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt. and - Department of Public Health, CollegeHealth Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaKhalil Abd ElmaksoudAbd ElhamedCollege of Social Work,Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.MohammedAlmohaithef)Department of Public Health, CollegeHealth Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJournal Article20200319Background: Obesity is rapidly overtaking as a burden of the disease, it is expanding to<br />include children, which put it on the top of the international public health agenda. Aim the study<br />aimed to explore the quality of life among school-age children suffering from obesity and their<br />mothers’ perspective in the Cairo governorate. Research design was descriptive correlational<br />cross-sectional design. Setting: The study was carried out in selected governmental primary<br />schools in Cairo governorate. Sample: In total, two hundred children and their mothers agreed to<br />participate in the study. Tools: Two tools were used, I : Pre-designed Questionnaire<br />interviewing Format which consisted of three parts: first part focused on socio-demographic<br />data for children such as age, gender, grade level, their parents’ educational levels and family<br />income of the studied sample. Second part focused on medical and family history. Third part<br />focused on the nutritional habits of children. II: Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0<br />which consisted of two part, first part: Children health-related quality of life to assess QoL of<br />children which includes 3-items covering the physical, emotional, social and school functioning<br />domains. Second part: Mothers’ perspective on the QoL of their children. Results: that the mean<br />age of the participating school children was .37 ± 1.8, ⯀3.5% of the children were obese and<br />5% of them had obesity class III. ⯀.5% of children have a positive family history of obesity. An<br />overview of the QoL dimensions, showing the weighted means for physical, social, emotional,<br />and school dimensions (1.⯀±0.43; 1.4±0.51; 1.⯀5±0.3; 1.80±0.43 respectively). These values<br />indicate poor QoL. Conclusion: It was concluded that school-age children in the Cairo<br />governorate had a poor QoL, with a statistically significant difference recorded with respect to<br />age, BMI, and family income, and a highly statistically significant difference with the educational<br />level of the mother of each child. However, no statistically significant difference was identified<br />between QoL and gender. Recommendation: Establish education programs from school age<br />onwards to teach families about healthy eating habits and raise awareness of health hazards<br />associated with fast food consumption.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_78193_24b86d08df672b7268aa73e7d6245718.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Nursing Intervention on Cognitive Distortions and Self-Efficacy among Patients with First Episode Major Depressive Disorder28630411040410.21608/ejhc.2017.110404ENFatma MohammedIbrahimPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams University.Shimaa SaiedAdamPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams University.Journal Article20200901Background: Depression is a significant global psychosocial health problem. CBT is<br />considered one of the most effective modes of treatment for depression, and qualified psychiatric<br />nurses have played a significant role in disseminating this type of intervention using evidence<br />based practice. This study aimed to assess the effect of cognitive behavioral nursing intervention<br />on cognitive distortions and self-efficacy among patients with first episode major depressive<br />disorder. A quasi-experimental study design on one group pre/post assessment was utilized on 45<br />patients who diagnosed with first episode major depressive disorder and attending outpatient<br />clinic, at El-Abassia Mental Health hospital. Tools of data collection: The data was collected<br />using an interview questionnaire that included four sections as the following: 1) patient's<br />demographic data; 2) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS); 3) Inventory of Cognitive<br />Distortions (ICD); and 4) Generalized Self-Efficacy scale. Results revealed that, there were<br />highly statistically significant differences between pre- and post- cognitive behavioral nursing<br />intervention regarding different types of cognitive distortions: discounting the<br />positive/personalization, magnification, fortune-telling, externalization of self-worth,<br />perfectionism, absolutistic/dichotomous thinking, emotional reasoning, minimization, comparison<br />to others, should statements, catastrophizing, and emotional reasoning and decision making of<br />patients under the study, as well as total score of cognitive distortions in which P value=.000.<br />Regarding patients‟ level of self-efficacy, data analysis showed that there was a highly<br />statistically significant difference between pre- and post- cognitive behavioral nursing<br />intervention in which t= 16.68 at P= .000. Also, there were highly statistically significant<br />differences between pre- and post- cognitive behavioral nursing intervention regarding levels of<br />depression, anxiety, and stress of patients under the study in which P value=.000. The study<br />concluded that cognitive behavioral nursing intervention has positive effect on cognitive<br />distortions and self-efficacy among patients with first episode major depressive disorder.<br />Recommendation: Application of CBT sessions led by qualified psychiatric nurses as a routine<br />rehabilitation for newly patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_110404_a423c7b0a2cd560feba9dc7ca88c20ca.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Quality Of life Among Patients with Burns30532219044510.21608/ejhc.2017.190445ENWaelGamal A.RhmanDemonstrator in Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityManalSalah HassanProfessor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University.YosreahMohamed MohamedAss.prof of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University.ZeinabHussein BakrLecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20210821Background: After hospital discharge, most patients with burns report changes in the physical, <br />psychological and social manifestations that may compromise the quality of life (QOL) of them. Aim: <br />This study aims to assess the QOL for patients with burns. Design: A descriptive exploratory design <br />was used. Setting: it was conducted at the outpatients' clinics of the burn unit at El-Demerdash <br />Surgical Hospital. Subjects: A convenience sample of 100 adult patients from both sexes with burns <br />was recruited for this study. Tools: I) A structured interview questionnaire to assess the <br />sociodemographic, medical history and burn characteristics and knowledge of patients. II-The Burn <br />Specific Health Scale - Brief (BSHS-B) to assess the QOL among patients with burns. Results: The <br />study findings revealed that 46% of the studied patients were male. Regarding the QOL, the study <br />had indicated that 71% of the studied patients had poor QOL and the greatest poor domains of the <br />QOL were seen in heat sensitivity 81%, work 70%, Affect 62%, body image 47%. Conclusion: The <br />study had indicated that more than two thirds of the studied patients had poor QOL and the most <br />affected domain was heat sensitivity. Recommendations: Further research studies are needed to <br />focus on studying factors affecting QOL for patients with burn. https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_190445_30bdd931d247bd766d117132462dc5e8.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Nurses’ Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation32333319809310.21608/ejhc.2017.198093ENNesreenFarouk Abd El MoatyMedical Surgical Nursing Department, Ain Shams UniversityMagdaAbd El AzizMedical Surgical Nursing Department, Ain Shams UniversityNeamatAllah Gomaa AhmedMedical Surgical Nursing Department, Ain Shams UniversityJournal Article20211004Introduction The new CPR guidelines of AHA emphasize on compressions – according to the<br />guidelines, a rescuer needs to press not only hard but fast. This is irrespective, whether the rescuer is<br />an expert or a regular by stander. CPR in a simplified format lays focus on providing chest<br />compressions help in maintaining blood flow and also oxygen in the same. As a result, blood flow is<br />boosted and directed properly to the brain and heart of the concerning patient Aim: Assess Nurses’<br />Performance regarding Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Subject & Methods: A descriptive<br />study was conducted at the Police Authority Hospital El-Agouza. Results: that less than half of<br />nurses of total nurses under stander study very good by used lecture in traditional teaching method<br />and half of nurses under study excellent by non traditional method used film to explain knowledge<br />and practice of C.P.R.Conclusion: The majority of nurses performance were have average<br />knowledge and practices regarding to basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.<br />Recommendations:<br />in-service educational program for nurses regarding CPR to to improve their<br />level of performance<br />regarding basic cardiopulmonary resuscitationhttps://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_198093_9531ca3841945737a0058d413cc58509.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201The Clinical Characteristics of Auditory Hallucinations Among Schizophrenic Inpatients33434721118710.21608/ejhc.2017.211187ENEmanSameh Abd ElhayPsychiatric and mental health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura UniversityMohamedHafez El-AtroniPsychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura UniversityJournal Article20211228Abstract: Schizophrenia is the most chronic psychosis in Egypt and accounts for the majority of <br />inpatients in our mental hospitals. Hallucinations are very common in patients with schizophrenia. <br />Auditory hallucinations are one of the prominent symptoms of schizophrenia. Auditory hallucinations <br />can be highly distressing, often disrupt social functioning and increase the risk for suicide. Aim: <br />Assess the clinical characteristics of auditory hallucinations among schizophrenics inpatients. <br />Setting: El-Maamoura Hospital for Psychiatric Medicine, in Alexandria. Sampling: A convenient <br />sample of 100 schizophrenic patients who have auditory hallucinations .Tools: 1) The socio <br />demographic and clinical characteristics which developed by the researcher. 2) Characteristics of <br />Auditory Hallucinations Rating Scale. Result: The findings revealed that about one third of the <br />studied schizophrenic patients had voices “louder” in comparison to subject’s other auditory <br />experiences. While two third of them were full understanding of the auditory hallucination content. <br />Three quarter of the studied schizophrenic patients were had full specification of source of voices. <br />Patient’s age from 25 to 45 years were had the highest mean score of auditory hallucinations. there <br />is no significant correlation between socio demographic and auditory hallucinations characteristics <br />Conclusion: The findings of the present study contribute to the clinical characteristics of auditory <br />hallucination among schizophrenic inpatients and there is no significant correlation between socio <br />demographic and auditory hallucinations characteristics. Recommendation: There is a need to carry <br />out more researches to assess the phenomenology of auditory hallucinations. Accurate and specific <br />assessment of auditory hallucination may facilitate engagement with patients and improve the <br />selection of strategies to help them manage the voices that upset them.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_211187_f23b09a619859557e1a79b49e4df69f2.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Designing Standards for Safe Teaching Environment at Health Technical Institute34835722928810.21608/ejhc.2017.229288ENSabahAbd-Elaziz MohamedNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University-Cairo-Egypt.SamiaMohamed AdamNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University-Cairo-Egypt.HanaaMohamed AbdrabouNursing Administration Department – Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University-Cairo-Egypt.Journal Article20220406<strong>Background:</strong> Teaching environment can influence student attainment and learning.<strong> Aim</strong><strong>:</strong> This study aims to design standards for safe teaching environment at Health Technical Institute.<strong> Design:</strong> A descriptive, methodological design was utilized. <strong>Setting:</strong> The study was conducted at the Health Technical Institute, which affiliated to Ministry of Health at Sharkea Governorate.<strong> Subjects:</strong> Three groups of subjects namely; jury group, educators group, and nurse students group. <strong>Data collection:</strong> Three tools were used; opinionnaire, questionnaire, and an observation checklist sheet. <strong>Results:</strong> The findings revealed that a majority of educators and nurse students’ agreed upon the importance of all proposed standards and its criteria, their agreement ranged between (87.5% to 90.62%) and (90.00% to 92.00%) respectively, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of educators and nurse students. Finally, the findings of the present study demonstrated that the applicability of all proposed standards and its criteria ranged between (66.67% to 80.00%).<strong> Conclusion</strong>: A majority of jury group agreed upon the general form (face and content validity) of the proposed standards. Furthermore, a majority of educators and nurse students agreed upon the importance of all proposed standards and its criteria, there was no statistically significant difference between the two group of educators and nurse students. <strong>Recommendations:</strong> Future studies on the safe learning environment should be conducted in all educational institutions. https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_229288_9fa35c10605125a8ca8e222218bc84ef.pdfAin Shams University, Faculty of NursingEgyptian Journal of Health Care1687-95468420171201Infection Control Guidelines: Its Impact on the infection Rate at Hemodialysis Unit35837828102510.21608/ejhc.2017.281025ENBedourAdel Mohamed IbrahimAssistant lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing El-Minia UniversityTahanyAhmed El-SenousyProfessor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams UniversityNaglaaEl-Sayed MahdeyAssistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams UniversityAbd El-FatahMohamed HussainColleague of Internal Medicine, , Faculty of Medicine El-Minia University .
AbstractJournal Article20230119<strong>Background:</strong> End-stage renal disease (ESRD) has emerged as a major public health problem around the world. Infection is potentially preventable; yet, it remains the second most common cause of death in hemodialysis patients and still remains a major problem among patients on hemodialysis (HD) especially in Egypt. In recent decades, several important advances have been made in the therapy of HD with guidelines to ensure the delivery of optimum care to HD patients. <strong>Aim:</strong> to evaluate the impact of infection control measures as specified in guidelines on infection rate at hemodialysis unit. <strong>Study Design:</strong> a quasi-experimental study design was utilized to meet the aim of the study. <strong>Setting:</strong> It was conducted in the hemodialysis unit in Minya University hospital. <strong>Subjects:</strong> The study group was a convenience sample which included all health team staff in the hemodialysis unit. <strong>Data collection tools:</strong> <strong>1)</strong> Self-Administered Questionnaire, <strong>2)</strong> Infection Control Associated Practices Observational Checklists, <strong>3)</strong> Polices and Resources' Assessment Tool and <strong>4)</strong> Infection Assessment Tool for Patients in hemodialysis unit.<strong> Results:</strong> The study results revealed an obvious improvement in knowledge and practice of the studied health team staff in hemodialysis unit with a statistically significant differences pre, post and follow up the guidelines application. Also, the results revealed a decrease in signs and symptoms of infection and decrease in infection rate post guidelines application. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Application of infection control guidelines improves health team staff knowledge and practices with positive impact on the infection rate for patients and health team staff in hemodialysis units.<strong> Recommendation:</strong> Continuous education and training of both new and current health team staff in hemodialysis unit about infection prevention and control guidelines should be enhanced.https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_281025_7b6bab3879697a5f17d1ce59bfab1096.pdf