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Abstract
ackground: paracentesis is a common invasive method for managing
patients with ascites; but it is associated with many potential complications.
Nurses play a crucial role in preventing of complications by providing
special care before, during and after the procedures.Aim: The study aimed
to evaluate the effect of designated nursing guidelines for nurses on the
incidence of cirrhotic complications among paracentesis patients. Research
design: A quasi experimental research design was utilized in this study.
Setting: This study was conducted in the internal medicine and Endemic
diseases departments in Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: Convenient
sample of all available nurses about (30) working at the internal medicine
and Endemic diseases departments and purposive sample of 60 adult
patients who are divided randomly into two equal groups pre and post
implementation of nursing guidelines. Tools: Three tools were used for data
collection An interview questionnaire to assess level of nurses ‘knowledge,
observational checklist to assess level of nurses ‘practice and Patient
complications assessment questionnaire. Results: The study results revealed
that there was a highly significance improvement in total level of nurses’
knowledge and practice regarding care of paracentesis patient after
implementation of nursing guidelines than before in addition to incidence of
paracentesis complications among paracentesis patient were less than
before. Conclusion: The application of nursing guidelines about
paracentesis care enriched nurses’ knowledge, practice and decrease the
incidence of complications among paracentesis patient. Recommendation:
Continuous nursing education about paracentesis care is recommended to
upgrade the knowledge and skills of nurses.