Mohammed, S. (2023). Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2(3), 180-190. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2023.175443.1051
shimaa Mohammed Mohammed. "Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube". Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2, 3, 2023, 180-190. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2023.175443.1051
Mohammed, S. (2023). 'Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube', Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2(3), pp. 180-190. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2023.175443.1051
Mohammed, S. Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2023; 2(3): 180-190. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2023.175443.1051
Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube
faculty of nursing-fayoum university- assisstant lecturer at medical surgical nursing department
Abstract
Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Shaimaa Mohamed Mohamed, Zinab Hussien Ali *& Mohamed Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed ** Assistant Lecturer at medical surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Fayoum University, Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Helwan University*, Lecturer of Urology, Faculty of Medicine Fayoum University** ABSTRACT Percutaneous nephrostomy is a urinary diversion technique that is commonly used to temporarily solve problems of a mechanical nature, and Sometimes becomes a permanent urinary diversion. Patient knowledge regarding disease and self-care practices are important for patients to achieve the desired treatment targets and contribute meaningfully in the management of their disease. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge and self-care practices among patients undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube. Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at urology surgery department and urology outpatient clinic in Fayoum University Hospital. Methods: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube insertion. Tools: Data collection included: Structured Interview questionnaire, patients knowledge assessment questionnaire and patients practice observational checklist. Results: There was a low satisfactory level of knowledge and poor self-care practices among studied patients related to nephrostomy tube care. Conclusion: It can concluded that, the highest percentage of patients had poor knowledge and self-care related to tube care, urinary bag care and prevention of infection. Recommendations: Design and apply nursing guidelines for knowledge and self-care practices regarding percutaneous nephrostomy tube care. Key words: Knowledge, Self-care, Nephrostomy tube.
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