Nurses' Knowledge and Practices regarding Venous Blood Sampling Withdrawal in Neonates

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Teacher at technical Nursing Institution, 6th October city, Egypt

2 Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

Abstract

 Background: Venous blood sampling withdrawal considered the most common
procedures that performed in neonatal intensive care unit. So, the nurse play an important role
in eliminating of problems which may occur and collaborating with other health professionals in
handling the plan of care. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and practices
regarding venous blood sampling withdrawal for neonates at neonatal intensive care unit.
Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study
was conducted at neonatal intensive care units in Benha University Hospital. Subjects: A
convenient sample of (70) nurses and a convenience sample of (70) neonates who are
undergoing venous blood sampling withdrawal. Tools of data collection: Two tools were
used Tool (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet to assess nurses' knowledge
regarding venous blood sampling withdrawal for neonates. Tool (II): An observational checklist
to assess nurses' practices regarding venous blood sampling withdrawal for neonates. Results: Less
than half of the studied nurses had good knowledge and majority of them had competent level
of practice regarding venous blood sampling withdrawal. Conclusion: There was a positive
correlation between nurses' total knowledge and their total practices regarding venous blood
sampling withdrawal in neonates. Recommendation: Developing periodic training programs for
nurses regarding care of neonates undergoing venous blood sampling are recommended to update
their knowledge. 

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2023
Pages 147-158

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