Background: Peripheral intravenous cannulation is frequently required for hospitalized children. Fluid supplements and administration of medication are mainly
dependentonvascularaccess. Aim: Evaluate educational training using transmitted light device on nurses’ performance and pain among children undergoing peripheral intravenous cannulation Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the
study. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Medical Departments of Benha University Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample of all available pediatric nurses (48) and (50) children received an intravenous cannula insertion at the time of the study. Tools: 1. Structured interview questionnaire for nurses to assess socio- demographic characteristics of the studied nurses, pediatric nurses' knowledge
and observational checklist for nurse's performance.2. Structured interview
questionnaire for children to assesses socio-demographic characteristics, medical history of studied children and Oucher pain rating scale. Results: A highly statistically significant difference observed between the
studied nurses total knowledge and performance regarding to intravenous cannula insertion at pre- and post-intervention P= ( |
