Upgrading Nurses’ Performance Regarding Care of Neonates Suffering from Pneumothorax

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Master student of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt. 2Nurse specialist at neonatal intensive care unit at El-Mabra Hospital at El- Mahalla, Egypt.

2 Assisstant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

3 Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.434585

Abstract

Background: Pneumothorax is a critical illness that can cause a serious
complication. So, early recognition and management of pneumothorax are crucial to
avoid serious life-threatening issues. Aim: This study aimed to upgrade nurses’
performance regarding care of neonates suffering from pneumothorax. Design:
Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: Neonatal intensive care unit at
Tanta Main University Hospital and El-Mabra Hospital at El-Mahalla. Sample:
Sixty nurses who provided direct nursing care for neonates 30 from each setting.
Tools: Tool I: Nurses' Knowledge Questionnaire Regarding Pneumothorax, Tool II:
Pneumothorax Care Observational Checklists and Tool III: Endotracheal Tube
Suction Observational Checklists. Results: Preprogram less than half of nurses
43.3% had satisfactory practice compared to 91.7% and 85% immediately and one
month post educational program respectively. There was positive correlation
between nurses’ knowledge and practices about care of neonates with pneumothorax
post the educational program. Conclusion: Nurses’ performance regarding care of
neonates with pneumothorax is upgraded post implementation of educational
program and there was significant improvement in nurses' overall knowledge and
practice. Recommendation: Ongoing education should be provided to nurses
regarding care of neonates with pneumothorax.

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  • Receive Date: 22 June 2025
  • Accept Date: 22 June 2025

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