Assessment of Nurses' Performance regarding Developmental Care at Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Demonstrator of Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Fayom University

2 Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain-Shams University

3 Assist. Prof. of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University.

4 Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain-Shams University.

Abstract

Background: Developmental care is a professional practice, education and research
opportunity that nurses need to explore, evaluate and refine continuously within the rapidly
changing technological environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Aim: This study aimed
to assess nurses’ performance regarding developmental care at Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at the
Neonatal Intensive Care Units of El-Fayoum General Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample that
composed of 65 nurses who were working at the previously mentioned settings. Tools: A pre-
designed questionnaire sheet, observational checklists and attitude-type rating scale to assess
nurses’ performance regarding developmental care at NICUs. Results: The majority of the studied
nurses had poor level of knowledge, all of them were having an unsatisfactory level of practice and
the majority of them showed positive attitude regarding developmental care at neonatal intensive
care units. Conclusion: Nearly two thirds of the studied nurses had an incompetent level in total
performance regarding developmental care at NICUs. Recommendations: Raising awareness about
developmental care and its core measures in the care of neonates at NICUs.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 14, Issue 1
March 2023
Pages 392-401

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