Assessment of Nurses Performance regarding Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation and Suggested Guidelines for Prevention of its Failure

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1 M.Sc. student of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

2 Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

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Background: Dialysis center nurses play a central role in preventing arteriovenous fistula
complications. Aim of study: Was to assess nurses’ performance regarding arteriovenous fistula
cannulation. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized to conduct this study.
Setting: This study was conducted at dialysis unit in Benha University Hospital. Sample: All available
50 nurses working at previous mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used. I: A
structured questionnaire to assess knowledge. I: Observational checklist to assess practice regarding
arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Results: Less than two thirds of nurses had poor knowledge regarding
arteriovenous fistula, while less than one-third of them had good knowledge. Less than three-quarters of
the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of total practices about arteriovenous fistula cannulation.
Conclusion: There was a positive statically significant correlation between nurses’ knowledge and
practices regarding arteriovenous fistula cannulation Recommendations: In-service training programs
should frequently be established in the unit for continuous up dating and regeneration of nurse’s
knowledge and skills to maintain and improve level of awareness and practice.

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