Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the causative agent of both pneumonia and bronchiolitis during
childhood presenting with varied signs and symptoms vary from mild upper respiratory tract infections to severe
fatal lower respiratory tract infections which require hospitalization. Aim of the study: was to evaluate the effect of
self-learning package on nurses’ performance regarding care of children suffering from respiratory syncytial virus.
Study design: A quasi- experimental approach was used in the present study. Sample: A convenience sampling of
nurses (n=59) and children (n=59) at Pediatric medical department and Pediatric Intensive Care Units at Benha
University Hospital. Tools of data collection: four tools were used namely; a structured interview questionnaire
form, Observational Checklists, Nurses' attitude in relation to caring of children suffering from RSV and Children
medical assessment form. Result: There was a highly statistically significant difference between the pre and the post
of self-learning package regarding to nurses’ knowledge, practice and attitude in relation to caring children suffering
from respiratory syncytial virus (p |
