ASSESSMENT OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE FOR NEPHROTIC CHILDREN IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Consultant of Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, 11291, Egypt

2 Nursing Pediatrician, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, 11291, Egypt

Abstract

Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein
into the urine. This can lead to a range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a
greater chance of catching infections. This descriptive study assessed of nurses' knowledge
and practice caring for nephrotic children. A convenience sample was 57 pediatric nurses caring
children with nephrotic syndrome. Tools of data collection: Two tools were utilized for data
collection; Tool I: Self- administered questionnaire sheet: Tool II: An Observational checklists:
adopted by the researcher for evaluation of nursing practices of children with nephrotic
syndrome. The results showed that majority of the pediatric nurses had inadequate practice
about nephrotic syndrome, but there were a positive correlation between nurses’ practice, age,
of pediatric years’ experience and general experience.

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