Egypt
Research Article
Effect of Nursing Intervention Program on Nurses Knowledge, Practices and Patients Outcomes with Bronchial Asthma
Author(s): Rehab Ragab Bayomi, Nadia Mohamed Taha, Howida Kameel Zatton and Ashraf Elsayed ElshoraRehab Ragab Bayomi, Nadia Mohamed Taha, Howida Kameel Zatton and Ashraf Elsayed Elshora
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. Although asthma is a major cause of patient disability and in rare cases causes premature death and it has a profound impact on all aspects of a patient's life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a nursing intervention program on nurses' knowledge and practices and outcomes for patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma. A quasi experimental research design with pre and post-test assessment was used on 30 participants of nurses working in the Chest ICU and the Chest Department at Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt and 30 adult patients diagnosed with acute severe bronchial asthma under their care. Structured interview tool was used to assess nurses' knowledge, an observation checklist for their practice and the Asthma Severity Assessment Scale and Breathlessness Scale for patients. The researcher developed nu.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1168.1000448
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