Background: Pathological jaundice is the most encountered medical problem in the first
one week of life. Bilisphere phototherapy is a new modality in management of pathological
jaundice. Nurses play an important role in achieving optimal outcomes for neonates under
bilisphere. Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of education program
regarding bilisphere phototherapy on nurses’ performance and outcomes of neonates with
pathological jaundice. Research design: A quasi-experimental research approach was used.
Setting: This study was carried out at Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital, Neonatal Intensive
Care Units. Study subjects: A convenient sample of all nurses who work in the aforementioned
setting and a purposive sample of newborns selected for the study. Data collecting tools: Three
tools were employed: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet consisted of 4 sections,
Tool II: Observational checklist for caring neonates under bilisphere and consisted of 3 sections,
Tool III: Neonatal outcomes evaluation sheet: It consisted of 2 sections. Results: The majority of
the studied nurses had satisfactory knowledge and competent practice after-education program
implementation. |
