EFFECT OF NURSE-LED INTERVENTIONS IN ENHANCING NURSES' PRACTICES FOR INFECTION PREVENTION IN PEDIATRIC HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS

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Ammar A. Fadhil, Zaid W. Ajil

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Abstract:


Background: Chronic kidney disease is a prevalent condition that affects individuals across many age groups, but it is more frequently observed in the elderly population. the estimated probability of Stage 3–5 CKD in the population of the United Kingdom ranges from 5.4% to 8.5%. Nurses play a pivotal role in hemodialysis due to their constant presence in healthcare settings.  As such, a critical need exists for nurses with advanced knowledge, training, and expertise in hemodialysis.  Objective(s): The current study aimed to investigate the effect on nurse-led intervention for enhancing nurses' practices toward infection preventions in pediatrics hemodialysis department. Method: The nurses' practices were assessed by an observational checklist. An NLEI was assessed with an observational checklist with 8 main domains in 76 subdomain practices related to hemodialysis procedures. The data was collected from 48 nurses working in the hemodialysis department. The data analysis using the statistical analysis package for social science (SPSS) version 24. Instruments: the data collection method makes use of the observational checklist, in which the researcher completes the questionnaire.  Results: The study group pretest mean practices was 137.83 and the standard deviation was 6.57; the posttest1 mean was 221.41 and the standard deviation was 3.47; and the posttest2 mean practices was 229.66 and the standard deviation was 1.30. And for the control group, the study found that the pretest mean was 160.25 and the standard deviation was 5.16, the posttest1 mean was 160.58 and the standard deviation was 5.26, and the posttest2 mean was 160.41 and the standard deviation was 7.07. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Nurse-Led interventional program was effective in improving nurses' practices regarding caring for children with chronic renal failure. Recommendation: We recommend applying the tested interventional program and raising hemodialysis nurses’ awareness about patients' safety and reducing errors for children with chronic renal failure and assessment. 


What is currently Known?


        Studies suggest healthcare worker education and adherence to protocols are crucial for infection prevention in dialysis setting. However, the effectiveness of Nurse-led intervention specifically for improving infection prevention practices among nurses caring for pediatrics hemodialysis patients remain unclear.  


What does this article add?


         This study investigates the impact of nurse-led interventions on infection prevention practices in pediatric hemodialysis centers. We evaluate the effectiveness of the program in enhancing nurses' knowledge and adherence to infection control protocols, potentially creating a safer environment for young patients with chronic kidney disease. 

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Zaid W. Ajil, A. A. F. (2024). EFFECT OF NURSE-LED INTERVENTIONS IN ENHANCING NURSES’ PRACTICES FOR INFECTION PREVENTION IN PEDIATRIC HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, 34(3s), 3088–3096. Retrieved from https://obstetricsandgynaecologyforum.com/index.php/ogf/article/view/919
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