Nurses' Knowledge and Practice Regarding Epilepsy in Mansoura University Hospital

Abstract

Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders; affecting about 65 million people worldwide. Patients with epilepsy have higher rates of injury and premature death than the general population. Nurses, who are the first to recognize seizures in patients with epilepsy in the ward environment, must have the required knowledge and skills related to epilepsy to meet the diverse needs of patients and protect them from any injury. Therefore, the aim of the study, was to assess nurses' knowledge and practice regarding epilepsy in Mansoura University Hospital. Methodology, descriptive study research design was conducted at Neurology department in Mansoura University Hospital. Convenient sample of 28 nurses were participated in this study. Results, indicates that almost half of nurses had poor knowledge level and the majority of them had unsatisfactory practical level about epilepsy. Conclusion, there needs to provide nurses with educational guidelines that will enhance nursing knowledge and skills.