Assessment of nurses’ knowledge about patient care during peritoneal dialysis in military-hospital (2010 to 2011

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Patient in peritoneal dialysis unit need especial care about dialysis procedure Peritoneal dialysis is more complication such as peritonitis, infection bleeding...etc .Peritoneal dialysis should be apply under aseptic technique, Patient in peritoneal dialysis require knowledgeable nurses. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assessment of Nurses knowledge regarding Patient in peritoneal dialysis during procedure . Methods: It is cross sectional hospital based study, the sample size was total coverage of 50 nurses in dialysis unit who were interviewed. The data was collected by using closed questionnaire, and analyzed by using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) computer program. Results: Resulting from this study explained most of nurse’s worker in peritoneal dialysis unit was knowledgeable about the complication of peritoneal dialysis 98%, but unfortunately 66% of them did not attend courses about peritoneal dialysis. Conclusions: Afier analyzing the result it is possible to conclude the following: v Most of nurses qualified. Q Most of nurses have knowledgeable about goal of peritoneal dialysis. ' The number of nurses is the 34% attend training about peritoneal dialysis. I Most of nurses are the knowledge of the complication of peritoneal dialysis. 0 Most of the nurses are knowledgeable about the positioning of dyspneic patient during peritoneal dialysis .

Recommendation: Recommendations based on result findings: All nurses’ work in peritoneal dialysis unit should have adequate training in patient care and how prevent complication. 1 Continuous medical education and good qualification and supervision are important for all nurses in the unit. I Training courses to improve their skills in dressing techniques, peritoneal catheter care. v Continuous refreshing courses. I Important for monitoring and follow-up observation. 0 Important of dietary education is also important dietitian can assist the patient in making appropriate choices for adequate calories, protein, and potassium intake. 0 - The important step regarding psychological support side because some patient fair from this procedure