Gap Between Current and Ideal Immediate Normal Postpartum Nursing Care at Woman's Health University Hospital, Assiut.

Abstract

Improving the quality of obstetric care is an urgent priority in developing countries where maternal mortality remains high. Optimal obstetric care is the key requirement in reducing maternal mortality.The Aim of this study is to identifying the gap between the current and ideal Immediate normal postpartum nursing care at Woman's Health University Hospital, Assiut. Descreptive observational Design was used. Convenient Sample of 500 women were included. Data collected from June 2013 to January 2014, an interview questionnaire and clinical audit chart were used. The Results revealed that mean age of subjects was 27.83±4.85 years, multiparae constitutes more than half of subjects. Hygienic & nutritional advices were not done by nurses. Breast beefing advices were provided to around one quarter of subjects. Check for uterine contractions was provided by the nurse for nearly half of subjects. Immediate newborn care was provided by nurses in different high percentages, while monitor baby breathing not done by nurses. It is Concluded that, a gaps were identified between current and ideal immediate normal postpartum nursing care. Hygienic & nutritional advices not provided by nurses. All items of immediate post-partum care except check for uterine contractions not provided by the nurses. Immediate newborn care was the most item of care provided by the nurse.Reaudit is Recommended to improve quality care.

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“…These findings were different from (El-Khawaga et al, 2019), who stated that above one third of the nurses surveyed were aged 30 years or younger. Hassan et al (2019) stated that above half of the surveyed nurses were aged 25 to 29 years. This may be linked to the various characteristics of the subjects in the sample.…”