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Background: Dialysis center nurses play a central role in preventing arteriovenous fistula
complications. Aim of study: Was to assess nurses' performance regarding arteriovenous fistula
cannulation. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized to conduct this study.
Setting: This study was conducted at dialysis unit in Benha University Hospital. Sample: All available
50 nurses working at previous mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used. I: A
structured questionnaire to assess knowledge. I: Observational checklist to assess practice regarding
arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Results: Less than two thirds of nurses had poor knowledge regarding
arteriovenous fistula, while less than one-third of them had good knowledge. Less than three-quarters of
the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of total practices about arteriovenous fistula cannulation.
Conclusion: There was a positive statically significant correlation between nurses' knowledge and
practices regarding arteriovenous fistula cannulation Recommendations: In-service training programs
should frequently be established in the unit for continuous up dating and regeneration of nurse's
knowledge and skills to maintain and improve level of awareness and practice.
DOI
10.21608/jnsbu.2022.244317
Keywords
Key words: Arteriovenous fistula, Failure, guidelines, Nursing Performance, prevention
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M.Sc. student of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
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Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
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Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
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Scientific peer reviewed journal
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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
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https://jnsbu.journals.ekb.eg/
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Assessment of Nurses Performance regarding Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation and Suggested Guidelines for Prevention of its Failure