Burn injuries are considered, worldwide, one of the leading causes of injury, morbidity and mortality. Second-degree burns may affect patients: physically, socially and psychologically. The aim of the study is to identify the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients with second degree burns to suggest are habilitation program and follow up care that will improve quality of life after acute stage recovery. To achieve the aima descriptive research was undertaken. The study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of a burn unit, affiliated to a University hospital, in Cairo, Egypt. A convenience sample of 154 patients with second degree burns from both genders and aged 18 years old or above were the subjects of the study. Five tools were adopted for data collection: 1) An interview sheet, 2) Brief burn specific health scale (BSHS-B), 3)Self-esteem scale, 4) Body image and appearance scale, and 5) Social needs assessment. The results revealed that patients with second degree burns need physical, social, and psychological support to pass through the life-threatening experience. There is a highly statistically significant relation among bio-psychosocial needs for patents with second degree burn. Second degree burns affect patients' physical, psychological, and social well-being and preparation is needed to achieve a healthy recovery. The study recommends the implementation of a health awareness program to overcome the incidence of problems due to burns that might have a serious impact on the quality of life. A targeted rehabilitation program will enhance physical, psychological, and social adaptation as well as a healthy reintegration to the society.

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Background: Breast cancer is a major health problem in females worldwide. About 12% or one in eight woman's at risk to developbreast cancer during lifetime. Chemotherapy produces a harmful effect of patients' well-being. Patient satisfaction is avaluable aspect of healthcare organization and it is reflect on patients' outcomes. The aim of the study: to assess patients' satisfaction level regarding chemotherapy infusion session for breast cancer. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. The study was conducted at center of radiation oncology and nuclear medicine outpatient clinic affiliated to Governments Cairo University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of one group of 174 adult breast cancer females undergoing first dose of chemotherapy. Tools of data collections: Four tools were used for data collection: 1) patients' demographic characteristics 2) Interview questionnaire sheet 3)OUT PATSAT35 satisfaction questionnaire, and4)A telephone follows up call script.Results: revealed that, there was a highly statistically significant improvement in total knowledge and satisfaction of patients' pre and post intervention (P>0.001).Conclusion: The current study concludes that, the implementation of the chemotherapy infusion instructions session had a statistically significant positive effect on improving patients' knowledge and satisfaction.Recommendation:The study recommended that, application of telephone follow up call in the oncology setting to assist patients to overcome ofchemotherapy side effect, give guidance and support, and increase patients' satisfaction.