Effect of a Clinical Pathway Intervention on knowledge and Satisfaction of Women Undergoing Caesarean Section..

Fawzy Mohamed Elsayed, Salwa; Ahmed Hassan Omran, Amal; Oda Abd-Elmenem, Somaia; Abd-Elwahab Afifi Araby, Ola

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2025.452174

Effect of a Clinical Pathway Intervention on knowledge and Satisfaction of Women Undergoing Caesarean Section..

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¹ Nursing specialist at Directorate of Health Affairs in Suez Government, Egypt

² Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

³ Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University.

10.21608/jnsbu.2025.452174

Abstract

Background: Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgical procedure performed worldwide. It involves the same hazards as any other operation. Aim of this study was to evaluate effect of a clinical pathway intervention on knowledge and satisfaction of women undergoing caesarean section. Research design: A Quasi-experimental study design. Setting: The study was conducted in labor unit at Benha University Hospital in obstetrics and gynecological department. Subjects: A purposive sample of 120 women undergoing caesarean section divided in to two groups (study =60 women and control=60 women). Tools of data collection: Tool (1): A structured interviewing questionnaire schedule, Tool (2): Women's knowledge questionnaire, Tool (3): Post-partum CS complication and Tool (4): Women’s satisfaction likert scale regarding clinical pathway. Results: There was statistical significant difference (p<0.01) between total score of effect of clinical pathway interventions on intervention group versus the usual care on control group. Conclusion: Clinical pathway intervention had positive effect on knowledge and satisfaction of study group. Recommendation: Developing periodical awareness program for women regarding the benefits of clinical pathway intervention on knowledge and satisfaction on women undergoing cesarean section.

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