American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016

  • Perception of Patient Safety Among Nurses at Teaching Hospital

    Ghada Abdelsalam Ahmed Eldeeb, Azza Abdallha Moustafa Ghoneim, Entsar Kamel Eldesouky

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 122-128
    Received: 21 May 2016
    Accepted: 31 May 2016
    Published: 17 June 2016
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    Abstract: Background: All healthcare professionals are susceptible to commit adverse events. Nurses are the key to safety improvements in many aspects. Aim of this study was to investigate perception of patient safety among nurses at Shebin ElKom Teaching Hospital. The Design of this study was descriptive research design. A convenient sample of 114 nurses wa... Show More
  • Effect of Nursing Intervention on Activities of Daily Living of Older Adults with Chronic Respiratory Impairment

    Amal Ibrahim Fouad, Sahar Ahmed Shafik, Safia Belal

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 129-140
    Received: 25 May 2016
    Accepted: 20 June 2016
    Published: 06 July 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Chronic respiratory impairment among older adults is associated with substation mortality, morbidity and was the third leading cause of death. Aim: Evaluate the effect of nursing intervention on ADL of older adults with chronic respiratory impairment. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Sample: A purposive sample... Show More
  • Perception of Preceptor and Student Nurse Partnership on Clinical Teaching and Learning

    David Kaniaru, Elijah Nyagena, Nebart Kathuri, Alex Chebor

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 141-145
    Received: 13 June 2016
    Accepted: 27 June 2016
    Published: 13 July 2016
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    Abstract: Preceptorship is a model of clinical training in which a qualified nurse, referred to as a preceptor, is assigned to one or a group of nursing students, for the purpose of facilitating learning in the clinical setting. This study was done in Maua Methodist {M. M. H (Meru County, Kenya)} and Preyspeterian Churches East Africa (P. C. E. A) Chogoria (... Show More
  • Effects of Sucrose and Kangaroo Care on Pain Alleviation Among Preterm Neonates Undergoing Invasive Procedures

    Azza A. Ghoneim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 146-151
    Received: 22 June 2016
    Accepted: 01 July 2016
    Published: 28 July 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Persistent neonatal pain due to numerous painful procedures can result in serious consequences of the newborn. Effective pain management is required to promote physiologic stability and positive developmental outcomes in preterm infants. Aims of this study were to examine the effect of sucrose and kangaroo care on pain alleviation among... Show More
  • Implementation of the Nursing Process in Naivasha District Hospital, Kenya

    Mangare N. L., Omondi A. L., Ayieko O. A., Wakasiaka S., Wagoro M. C. A.

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 152-157
    Received: 06 July 2016
    Accepted: 15 July 2016
    Published: 03 August 2016
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    Abstract: The Nursing Process (NP) is a systematic rational method of planning and providing individualized quality Nursing Care (QNC). Training curricula for nurses and midwives in Kenya have incorporated the NP as a framework for nursing care. In addition, many institutions in Kenya have initiated continuous education to nurses on the nursing process. Howe... Show More
  • Assessment, Training and Evaluation of Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Competences for Midwives in Tharaka-Nithi and Embu Counties, Kenya

    Lucy Kawira Gitonga

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 158-161
    Received: 12 July 2016
    Accepted: 20 July 2016
    Published: 03 August 2016
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    Abstract: Midwifery education in many countries currently follows a didactic curricular model where students learn through classroom lecture with little opportunity for skills practice, simulation and role play needed to develop critical thinking, values and the clinical decision making abilities needed for effective practice. Many midwifery students graduat... Show More
  • Oncology Patients’ Satisfaction Towards Quality Health Care Services at Accredited University Hospital

    Sabah Mahmoud Mahran, Elham Al Nagshabandi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 162-168
    Received: 26 May 2016
    Accepted: 12 June 2016
    Published: 06 August 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Patients’ satisfaction has become an important tool to assess the quality health care services, which is progressively required by accreditation agencies in the checking of quality of hospital care. Aim: evaluate oncology patient satisfaction towards health care services at University Hospital after accreditation. Methods: Quantitative,... Show More