Auditing of Nursing Care for Hemodialysis Patients at Ma,an Governmental Hospitals- Jordan

Abstract

Nursing auditing is used to evaluate the nursing care given to achieve deserved and feasible quality of nursing care. Aims of this study were to assess current nursing performance for patients undergoing hemodialysis, Develop nursing care standards and identify the gap between the current nursing management and nursing care standards for those patients. Research design: Exploratory research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in dialysis unit at Ma , an governmental hospitals-Jordan Subjects: The sample in this study is composed of all available nurses (40 nurses) who are providing direct care to patients in hemodialysis units at previously mentioned hospital. Tools of Data Collection: Self-Administered Interview Questionnaire sheet, an observational check, developed Nursing Care Standards for Patients undergoing haemodialysis, and Nursing Care Standards checklist. Results: Around half of nurses their knowledge score ranged between good and fair regarding renal failure and dialysis. Only 25 % of nurses done correctly in nursing standers 4 about patient educated before discharge. Conclusion: about quarter of nurses perform after dialysis steps incorrectly. There was no statistical significant difference between routine care and standers nursing care for patient undergoing hemodialysis. Recommendations: Written standards of care against which to evaluate nursing care. Training for auditors should include a group discussion to see how the group rates the care received using the notes of a patient.

The Effects of Educational Interventions on Nurses' Knowledge and Practices in Hemodialysis Unit Regarding Infection Control Practices

“…Bachelor nursing graduates, no doubt are more enlightened, adherent, motivated and have higher ability of education. These findings are in line with Alnawafleh et al (15) and Elsaidy et al (16) . In addition, the majority of the studied nurses were married.…”

“…Concerning attendance of training workshops regarding infection prevention and control practices, the findings of the present study revealed that the majority of the studied nurses attended training workshops, but they were not supplied with the necessary infection control equipment and supplies as reported by many of the studied nurses. These results were supported by Alnawafleh et al (15) and Elsaidy et al (16) who reported that, more than half of their studied nurses hadn't attended any training workshops related to infection prevention and control practices.…”

“…The present study results revealed that the majority of the studied nurses' age ranged between twenty to less than forty years. Mukhtad et al (3) , Alnawafleh et al (15) and Elsaidy et al (16) reported similar findings.…”

“…These results were supported by Mukhtad et al (3) and Elsaidy et al (16) , who found that, the majority of their studied nurses were females. Alnawafleh et al (15) , however, reported that the majority of their studied nurses were males.…”

“…On the other hand it may be challenging to change nurses' behaviors, as more years of experience may lead nurses to become more resistant to change. Interestingly, Mukhtad et al (3) and Alnawafleh et al (15) , reported that the majority of their studied nurses, had five years of experience. In addition Elsaidy et al (16) , reported that more than half of their studied nurses had five years of experience or more.…”