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ASSESSMENT OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE FOR NEPHROTIC CHILDREN IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein
into the urine. This can lead to a range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a
greater chance of catching infections. This descriptive study assessed of nurses' knowledge
and practice caring for nephrotic children. A convenience sample was 57 pediatric nurses caring
children with nephrotic syndrome. Tools of data collection: Two tools were utilized for data
collection; Tool I: Self- administered questionnaire sheet: Tool II: An Observational checklists:
adopted by the researcher for evaluation of nursing practices of children with nephrotic
syndrome. The results showed that majority of the pediatric nurses had inadequate practice
about nephrotic syndrome, but there were a positive correlation between nurses' practice, age,
of pediatric years' experience and general experience.

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10.21608/jesp.2021.210429

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nephrotic syndrome, pediatric nurses, Practice, children

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RAGAEY

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MOHAMMADY

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Consultant of Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, 11291, Egypt

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SUZAN ATTIA

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EL- SHAHAT

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Nursing Pediatrician, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, 11291, Egypt

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51

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3

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29593

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2021-12-01

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2021-12-24

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2021-12-01

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509

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516

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1110-0583

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2090-2549

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1,127

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Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

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https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/

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ASSESSMENT OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE FOR NEPHROTIC CHILDREN IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL

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22 Jan 2023