Assessment of Nurses’ Performance in Physical Restraining for Children Undergoing Invasive Procedures

Document Type : Original Article

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Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University

Abstract

Aimed: to assess nurses’ performance in physical restraining for children undergoing
invasive procedures. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted at the pediatric
surgical and medical departments affiliated to Beni Suef University Hospital and Ain Shams
University Hospital. Sampling: A convenience sample include all available nurses who are
working in the previously mentioned settings. Tools: A structured questionnaire sheet to assess
nurses’ characteristics and their knowledge regarding physical restrain. The second tool was an
observation checklist to assess nurses’ practice toward physical restrain. The third tool was an
attitude sheet to assess nurses’ attitude regarding physical restrain. Results: revealed that more
than two fifth of the nurses were aged < 25years and more than half of them were technical
institute. Nearly two fifth of nurses had less than 5 years of experience. Also, it was clear that
more than two fifth of them had average knowledge about physical restrain. While nearly two
thirds of nurses had incompetent level of practice regarding physical restraint. And more than two
fifth of nurses had negative attitude about physical restrain. Conclusion: The study concluded
that, the majority of the studied nurses had poor level of knowledge, incompetent level of practice
and negative attitude regarding physical restrain. Recommendations: The study recommended
that, importance of implementing training program for nurses regarding physical restraint. Close
supervision and teaching on spot from nurse supervisor is needed to ensure quality of care
provided by nurses for physical restrain.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 9, Issue 1
March 2018
Pages 296-304

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