Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.346790
Zeinab Ali Baraia, Azza Mohamed El-Sayed Atwa, Mona Mohamed Gomaa, Hanan Kheir Abd Ellatif Elmowafi, Ekbal Ebrahim Abdelmenem
: Background : Menopause simply means the stoppage of menstruation. It also refers to the changes women go through around this period. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in premenopausal women than previously thought and it may impair quality of life mainly due to lack of awareness about the importance of vitamin D and prevention of its deficiency. Aim : This study aimed to investigate the impact of educational guidelines on premenopausal women's knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding vitamin D deficiency. Research design : A quasi-experimental (Pre-post-test) research design was used to achieve the aim of this study. Sample : A Purposive sample included 300 premenopausal women. Setting: The study was conducted in a gynecology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. Tools : four tools were used to collect the data as follows: Tool (I): Structured interviewing questionnaire to assess premenopausal women's personal characteristics and their knowledge regarding vitamin D deficiency, Tool (II): Lirket scale to assess premenopausal women's attitude regarding vitamin D deficiency, and Tool (III): Premenopausal women's practice regarding vitamin D deficiency. Result : The study revealed that there were statistically significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and practice among premenopausal women pre & post-training educational guidelines (P<0.001). The total knowledge score, total attitude, and total practice of the studied sample showed a positive correlation regarding vitamin D deficiency p<0.001. Conclusion : The study concluded that educational guidelines had a positive effect on improving premenopausal women's knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding vitamin D deficiency. Recommendations : There is a need for creating simple Arabic printed educational materials such as (booklets, pamphlets, and posters) regarding vitamin D deficiency can improve Knowledge, attitudes, and practice among premenopausal women. Replication of the current study with a larger sample in different settings is required to generalize the results.
:背景 : 更年期简单地说就是月经停止。它也指妇女在这一时期经历的变化。绝经前妇女缺乏维生素 D 的情况比以前想象的更为普遍，这可能会影响她们的生活质量，主要原因是她们缺乏对维生素 D 重要性和预防维生素 D 缺乏的认识。研究目的：本研究旨在探讨教育指南对绝经前妇女有关维生素 D 缺乏症的知识、态度和做法的影响。研究设计 ：为达到研究目的，本研究采用了准实验（前-后测试）研究设计。样本：目的性样本包括 300 名绝经前妇女。研究地点研究在苏哈格大学医院的妇科门诊进行。工具：使用以下四种工具收集数据：工具 (I)：结构化访谈问卷，用于评估绝经前妇女的个人特征及其对维生素 D 缺乏症的认识；工具（II）：Lirket 量表，用于评估绝经前妇女对维生素 D 缺乏症的认识：评估绝经前妇女对维生素 D 缺乏的态度的 Lirket 量表；以及工具（III）：工具（三）：绝经前妇女关于维生素 D 缺乏症的做法。结果：研究表明，绝经前妇女在接受教育指南培训前后，在知识、态度和实践方面均有显著改善（P<0.001）。研究样本的知识总分、态度总分和实践总分与维生素 D 缺乏症呈正相关（P<0.001）。结论：研究得出结论，教育指南对改善绝经前妇女有关维生素 D 缺乏症的知识、态度和实践具有积极作用。建议 ：有必要制作简单的阿拉伯语印刷教育材料，如有关维生素 D 缺乏症的小册子、宣传册和海报，以提高绝经前妇女对维生素 D 缺乏症的认识、态度和实践。需要在不同的环境中以更大的样本重复目前的研究，以推广研究结果。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.346544
Amora Omar Ibrahim Elmowafy, Eman Mokhtar Mohamed Gaber, Nermen abdelftah Mohamed
Background : discomfort and pain from abdominal surgery are frequent side effects. Therefore, controlling them is very necessary. Foot reflexology appears to be useful in reducing pain and increasing comfort as a complementary care that is becoming widely accepted and popular. Aim : This study aimed to investigate the impact of foot reflexology on pain intensity, physiological indicators, and comfort among patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct current study. Setting: The study was carried out at the Surgical Department at Mansoura University Hospital. Subjects and method: A purposive sample of 200 patients undergoing abdominal surgery was recruited in this study; the studied patients were assigned into two groups, the study and control groups (with 100 patients in each group). Tools: Three tools were used to collect data: Tool (1): a structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool (II) : Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and Tool (III): Comfort Questionnaire. Results: The present study reported that (25%) of the study group patients had severe pain post intervention compared to (42%) in the control group after intervention. The study group's mean scores on the Comfort Questionnaire were significantly higher than those of the control group. Moreover, there were highly statistically significant differences in foot reflexology among the studied patients regarding pain and comfort scores between the study and control groups. Conclusion : Foot reflexology has a positive effect on pain reduction and increases comfort among patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Recommendation : Foot reflexology could be applied as a non-pharmacological strategy and complementary therapy along with routine care to manage pain and increase comfort among patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.346001
Aziza Ibrahim Abd El Kader, Fayza Ahmed Ibrahim, Rasha Awad Abd El Magied Salime
Background : Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' physical and mental well-being, leading to functional limitations in various domains. Understanding the link between disease severity and functional disabilities is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. Aim: was to explore the relation between psoriasis severity and functional disability among patients with psoriasis. Design: A correlation and cross-sectional research design was employed to achieve the current study aim. Setting: The current study was carried out at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit and Dermatology Department. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 participants was recruited for the study. Tools: three tools were used by the researchers for data collection; Tool (I): Participants' Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Medical Related Data form; Tool (II) Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Tool (III) Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI). Results: Mean age of the current study participants were (38.9±7.85), (38%) of participants had severe PASI score and (52.6%) of them had severe PDI score. the total PDI had a positive strong correlation with PASI score (r=0.751, p<0.005). Conclusion: Based on the results of the current study, there was a significant correlation between all components of PDI and PASI scores particularly the daily activities and work; in addition, the total PDI score had a positive strong correlation with PASI score. Recommendations: Development of evidence-based guidelines for managing functional limitations in psoriasis patients is crucial.
背景：银屑病严重影响患者的身心健康，导致患者在各方面的功能受限。了解疾病严重程度与功能障碍之间的关系对于优化治疗策略和改善患者预后至关重要。目的：探讨银屑病严重程度与银屑病患者功能障碍之间的关系。设计：采用相关性和横断面研究设计来实现当前的研究目的。研究地点本研究在 Kasr Al-Ainy 银屑病科和皮肤科进行。样本：本研究有目的性地招募了 150 名参与者。工具：研究人员使用了三种工具收集数据；工具 (I)：工具（I）：参与者社会人口特征和医疗相关数据表；工具（II）牛皮癣面积和严重程度指数（PASI）；工具（III）牛皮癣残疾指数（PDI）。研究结果本次研究参与者的平均年龄为（38.9±7.85）岁，38%的参与者有严重的 PASI 评分，52.6%的参与者有严重的 PDI 评分。PDI 总分与 PASI 评分有很强的正相关性（r=0.751，p<0.005）。结论根据本次研究的结果，PDI 的所有组成部分与 PASI 评分之间均存在显著相关性，尤其是在日常活动和工作方面；此外，PDI 总分与 PASI 评分之间存在正向强相关性。建议：制定以证据为基础的指南来管理银屑病患者的功能限制至关重要。
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Background: Nurses play a crucial role in managing patients who have difficulty swallowing. Managers and nursing researchers should create and provide effective training for nurses to improve their knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding poststroke dysphagia, thereby improving patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of competency-based program on nurses' performance and outcomes of patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Design : A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study using a pre-/post-test approach. Setting: This study sample was recruited from the neurological inpatient department and stroke care unit at Ain Shams University Hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample included all available nurses (40) working in neurological inpatient units and stroke care units which were affiliated to the Ain Shams University Hospital. A purposive sample of 60 patients from both genders with diagnosis of recent stroke from the previously mentioned setting. Study Tools: Data was collected through four tools. (1) Nurses self-administered structured questionnaire; (2) nurses ‘observational checklist (3) Nurses' attitudes scale; and (4) Patients' outcomes assessment tool. Results: This result revealed that nurses' knowledge, practice, and attitude regarding poststroke dysphagia were statistically significantly improved at post-and follow up implementation phases as compared to pre-implementation phase ( X 2 =24.34 & 20.26 at p <0.001; X 2 =19.00 &17.00 at p<0.001; and X 2 =13.067&15.017at p<0.001 respectively). Also, there was statistically significant variation between study and control group patients regarding dysphagia severity (0.0072) and total swallowing quality of life composite score (p=0.01). Conclusion: There was significant improvement in nurses' performance and outcomes of patients with poststroke dysphagia after implementation of nursing competency-based program. Recommendation : Continuous in-service competency-based programs for nurses caring for patients with stroke to refresh and update their knowledge and practice on post-stroke dysphagia assessment and management.
{"title":"Effect of Competency-Based Program on Nurses' Performance and Outcomes of Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia","authors":"Mona Nadr Ebraheim, Gehan Mohamed Desoky, Fatma Abdou Eltaib","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.346449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.346449","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nurses play a crucial role in managing patients who have difficulty swallowing. Managers and nursing researchers should create and provide effective training for nurses to improve their knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding poststroke dysphagia, thereby improving patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of competency-based program on nurses' performance and outcomes of patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Design : A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study using a pre-/post-test approach. Setting: This study sample was recruited from the neurological inpatient department and stroke care unit at Ain Shams University Hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample included all available nurses (40) working in neurological inpatient units and stroke care units which were affiliated to the Ain Shams University Hospital. A purposive sample of 60 patients from both genders with diagnosis of recent stroke from the previously mentioned setting. Study Tools: Data was collected through four tools. (1) Nurses self-administered structured questionnaire; (2) nurses ‘observational checklist (3) Nurses' attitudes scale; and (4) Patients' outcomes assessment tool. Results: This result revealed that nurses' knowledge, practice, and attitude regarding poststroke dysphagia were statistically significantly improved at post-and follow up implementation phases as compared to pre-implementation phase ( X 2 =24.34 & 20.26 at p <0.001; X 2 =19.00 &17.00 at p<0.001; and X 2 =13.067&15.017at p<0.001 respectively). Also, there was statistically significant variation between study and control group patients regarding dysphagia severity (0.0072) and total swallowing quality of life composite score (p=0.01). Conclusion: There was significant improvement in nurses' performance and outcomes of patients with poststroke dysphagia after implementation of nursing competency-based program. Recommendation : Continuous in-service competency-based programs for nurses caring for patients with stroke to refresh and update their knowledge and practice on post-stroke dysphagia assessment and management.","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"202 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140403408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.345998
Elwaleed Idris Sagiron, Yahya Hussein Ahmed, Abdalla Mohamed Ahmed Osman, Nahid Khalil Elfaki, Nahla Elradhi Abdulrahman, Mohammed Ateeg Abdelrahman, Ahmed Abdalla Jarelnape, Hamza Hussain Ahmed Balol, Abdalrahman Mustafa Taha Mohamed, Wargaa Hashim Hussein Taha, Mugahed Ali Alkhadher, Amna Mohammed Idris, Abdelelah Abdelgadir Hamed, Sadeq Abdo Alwesabi, Elsadig Eltaher Hamed Abdulrahman, Samah Ramadan Elrefaey
Background: While family planning services play a crucial role in preserving maternal health and mitigating maternal mortality rates, Sudan, despite its integration into the primary healthcare system since 1985, continues to grapple with elevated maternal mortality rates, coupled with persistently low utilization rates. Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was designed to assess the impact of a family planning education program on contraceptive utilization rate among women in Sudan. Methodology: A quasi experimental study was used to achieve the aim of the study. Cluster sample technique was used to involve 456 reproductive-age women. This study was carried out in two local area at Khartoum north locality in Khartoum state (Aldaroshab and Alkadro area). Aldaroshab Area was randomly selected to act as the intervention group. Alkadro Area was acted as a control group, data was collected using a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions covering different aspects of family planning. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups, and pre-and post-tests were conducted to determine the utilization rate, the data were entered into SPSS version 23 for analysis, p-value <0.05. Results: The study found significant increase in the level of utilization rate of the studied population regarding family planning after attendance of the educational program. The use of the participants family planning methods was 114(50%) of them at pre intervention measurement and by 190(83.3%) at post intervention measurement. (P = 0.001 < 0.05). The utilization of natural methods, contraceptive pills, and injectable methods has significantly increased from (5.2%, 26.2% and 5.3%) to (15.4%, 34.2% and 15.8%) respectively. Conclusions: The study concludes that a family planning education program significantly increases the level of contraceptive utilization rate in Sudan. Recommendation : Simplification and maximum utilization of the family planning health education programs
{"title":"Effectiveness of a Family Planning Education Program on Contraceptive Utilization among Women in Sudan- a Quasi Experimental Study","authors":"Elwaleed Idris Sagiron, Yahya Hussein Ahmed, Abdalla Mohamed Ahmed Osman, Nahid Khalil Elfaki, Nahla Elradhi Abdulrahman, Mohammed Ateeg Abdelrahman, Ahmed Abdalla Jarelnape, Hamza Hussain Ahmed Balol, Abdalrahman Mustafa Taha Mohamed, Wargaa Hashim Hussein Taha, Mugahed Ali Alkhadher, Amna Mohammed Idris, Abdelelah Abdelgadir Hamed, Sadeq Abdo Alwesabi, Elsadig Eltaher Hamed Abdulrahman, Samah Ramadan Elrefaey","doi":"10.21608/ejhc.2024.345998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2024.345998","url":null,"abstract":"Background: While family planning services play a crucial role in preserving maternal health and mitigating maternal mortality rates, Sudan, despite its integration into the primary healthcare system since 1985, continues to grapple with elevated maternal mortality rates, coupled with persistently low utilization rates. Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was designed to assess the impact of a family planning education program on contraceptive utilization rate among women in Sudan. Methodology: A quasi experimental study was used to achieve the aim of the study. Cluster sample technique was used to involve 456 reproductive-age women. This study was carried out in two local area at Khartoum north locality in Khartoum state (Aldaroshab and Alkadro area). Aldaroshab Area was randomly selected to act as the intervention group. Alkadro Area was acted as a control group, data was collected using a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions covering different aspects of family planning. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups, and pre-and post-tests were conducted to determine the utilization rate, the data were entered into SPSS version 23 for analysis, p-value <0.05. Results: The study found significant increase in the level of utilization rate of the studied population regarding family planning after attendance of the educational program. The use of the participants family planning methods was 114(50%) of them at pre intervention measurement and by 190(83.3%) at post intervention measurement. (P = 0.001 < 0.05). The utilization of natural methods, contraceptive pills, and injectable methods has significantly increased from (5.2%, 26.2% and 5.3%) to (15.4%, 34.2% and 15.8%) respectively. Conclusions: The study concludes that a family planning education program significantly increases the level of contraceptive utilization rate in Sudan. Recommendation : Simplification and maximum utilization of the family planning health education programs","PeriodicalId":311996,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Journal of Health Care","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140404442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.346785
Amal Ahmed Elbilgahy, Hanaa Mohamed Ibrahim Nassar, Amirat Ali Elsabely Mohammed
Background : Colostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall to divert the flow of stool from the colon to a stoma. This procedure can have a profound impact on the lives of pediatric patients and their families, requiring specialized care and support. The nurse can play a clinically relevant role in the care of children undergoing colostomy surgery pre and post-operative colostomy. This study aimed to investigate the effect of simulation-based intervention on nurses' performance and satisfaction regarding colostomy care at the pediatric surgical unit. Method : a quasi-experimental design was utilized to fulfill the purpose of this study. Setting : The study was conducted in the Pediatric Surgical Unit affiliated to Sohag University Hospital. Subjects : all nurses (50) caring for children with colostomy who are working in the Pediatric Surgical Unit were included. Tools for data collection: (1) colostomy questionnaire sheet (2) observational checklist, and (3) nurses' satisfaction scale was used to collect data. Results : There was a highly statistically significant difference between the studied nurses' knowledge, practice, and satisfaction. The study result revealed that more than half of the studied nurses had a poor level of knowledge, and more than half of them had an unsatisfactory level of practice about colostomy before the implementation of the simulation-based intervention. The vast majority of the studied nurses had a good level of knowledge and most of them had a satisfactory level of practice after implementing simulation-based intervention . There was a highly statistically significant difference and improvement in nurses' performance after simulation-based intervention than pre-intervention. Conclusion : The present study concluded that simulation-based intervention had a positive effect on improving nurses' performance and satisfaction regarding colostomy. Recommendations : The study recommended that simulation-based intervention should be integrated as an effective method in nurses' training about colostomy.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.320739
Eman Hessien Yousef Heggy, Fatma Mohamed Elmansy, Safaa Tawfik Al Manzantia, Hanan Elsayed Awad Negm, Hoda Esmat Mahmoud Khalil
Background: The recent spread of human Marburg viral infection outbreaks has posed a new public health challenge, underscoring the importance of conducting studies to enhance our understanding of infectious diseases and contribute to sustainable development goals. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of educational sessions on Marburg viral infection at Fever and Chest outpatient clinics in Mansoura Hospitals. Design : A quasi-experimental design with pre-and post-tests was employed for this research. Setting: The research was conducted at Fever and Chest outpatient and emergency clinics in Mansoura hospitals. Sampling : A convenience sample of 80 nurses, comprising 50 from Chest Hospital and 30 from Fever Hospital, was included. Data Collection Tools : Two instruments were used. Tool (I) consisted of a self-administered questionnaire divided into three sections: Nurses' characteristics, their knowledge, and practices related to Marburg viral infection. Tool (II) assessed nurses' attitudes toward Marburg viral infection. Results : Initially, 12.5% of the participating nurses demonstrated good knowledge about Marburg viral infection, which improved to 76.3% after the educational intervention. Furthermore, the overall level of practices increased from 47.5% pre-sessions to 87.5% post-implementation, with a slight decrease to 77.5% during follow-up. Similarly, the level of nurses' attitudes exhibited a positive change, with Positive Attitudes among 15% of nurses pre-intervention, increasing to 81.3% post-intervention (p<0.001). Conclusion : The implementation of educational sessions resulted in enhanced knowledge, practices, and attitudes of nurses regarding Marburg viral infection. Post-test scores for knowledge, practices, and attitudes were higher compared to pre-test scores. Recommendations : Continuous educational interventions are crucial to further enhance nurses' knowledge and practices, as effective outbreak control requires collaborative efforts from skilled healthcare professionals.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.326192
Mohamed Awad Elkarim Mohamed Ibrahim
: Background : This study aims to assess the depression and anxiety among students of the Faculty of Applied Medical Science at Al-Baha University during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods : A cross-sectional descriptive approach was used or this study. A questionnaire was designed to collect data; it was distributed among the students by link using Google format. To take part in the study, 410 students from Al-Baha University's Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences were randomly selected. The Google Drive statistic and SPSS were both used to examine the data. Results : The study findings showed that the students' anxiety and depression levels during the pandemic was high, with various factors contributing to these feelings, such as concerns about the current situation, neglection of the preventive measures, and fear of losing a family member due to the virus. It concluded that noting neither gender nor marital status appear to have an influence on anxiety and depression levels among these students during COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion : there is a high level of depression and anxiety among the students of the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Baha University. The female and single students were significantly more anxious and depressed regarding COVID-19 pandemics.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.324244
Gehad Diaa Abdelrhman, Hanan Sobeih Sobeih, Sara Fathy Mahmoud
Background : Critical care nurses are responsible for managing the preparation, timing of initiation, administration, titration, and weaning of vasoactive infusions based on the prescriptions of the physician so; to ensure patient safety, they must have adequate knowledge about medication, goals of drug therapy, and interventions to minimize adverse reactions. Aim of the study : This study was conducted to assess nurses’ awareness regarding patients’ safety receiving vasoactive medication in critical care units Design : A descriptive exploratory was utilized to achieve the aim. Setting : This study was conducted at two ICUs as follows (Cardiovascular Care Unit, and Chest Care Unit) affiliated with Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample : A convince sample (50) of all available nurses working in critical care units as mentioned previously. Tools : Data was collected using three tools 1) Nurses’ Knowledge Interview Questionnaire.2) Nurses’ level of Practice Observational Checklist.3) Nurses’ Awareness of Medication Safety Scale. Results : The majority of the studied nurses had an unsatisfactory level of total knowledge and about a fifth had an incompetent level of practice. Meanwhile, most of the studied nurses had an unsafe level regarding patients’ medication safety receiving vasoactive medication in critical care units. Conclusion : There was a statistically significant correlation between the total studied nurses’ knowledge, practice, and their total patients’ medication safety receiving vasoactive medication in critical care units. Recommendations : Provide educational and training programs to improve nurses’ awareness regarding patients’ medication safety receiving vasoactive medication in critical care units supported with evidence-based practices and guidelines.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.325296
Magda Ahmed Abd El Aziz, Sabra Mohamed Ahmed, Sara Sayed Abdalla
Background: Children who are undergoing surgical procedures experience pain. Animated stories are a non-invasive, inexpensive, and non-pharmacological nursing intervention that has no side effects and can be effective when provided alongside routine care and on physiological parameters in the surgical ward among post-operative children . This study aimed to investigate the effect of animated stories on pain intensity and physiological parameters among post-operative children. Design : Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. Subjects : The study included a purposive sample of 100 children from 5-10 years who were equally divided into two groups, the first was the control group and the second was the experimental group. Setting : This study was carried out in Surgical Pediatric Ward at Sohag University Hospital. Tools : (I) An Interview Structured Questionnaire was developed by the researchers, (II) Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale,and (III) physiological parameters assessment tool was utilized for collecting the data. Results : There was a highly statistically significant difference detected between the total mean score of the postoperative intensity of pain among post-operative children on WBFS between the experimental and the control groups (P=0.001). There was a marked reduction in the mean score of pain and diastolic blood pressure (SBP & DBP), heart rate, and respiratory rate in the experimental group as compared to the control group. There was a significant difference between the mean score of pain, SBP, DBP, heart rate, and respiratory rate in both groups after the experiment. Conclusion : Animated stories were found to be more effective in reducing pain, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate among post-operative children in the experimental group than those in the control group who received only routine hospital care. Recommendations: Thus, it is essential to include animated stories as a tool in postoperative care as non-pharmacological management for pain relief.
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