Background: Deep veins thrombosis (DVT) is a common obstetric problem
associated with greatest risk of developing pulmonary embolism. Only through early
identification of risky women, diagnosis and treatment the morbidity can be reduced.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of nursing intervention on nurses'
performance regarding the prevention of deep vein thrombosis among postpartum
women. Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research design was used to
conduct this study on 100 nurses who were working in the postpartum units at 8
central and general hospitals in El Gharbia governorate, Egypt. Two tools were used
for data collection, Tool I: Assessment of Nurses' knowledge regarding the
Prevention of Postpartum Deep Vein Thrombosis Structured Questionnaire and Tool
II: Assessment of Nurses' Practices regarding the Prevention of Postpartum Deep
Vein Thrombosis Observational Checklist. Results: there was a highly statistically
significant improvement in the total knowledge and practices scores of the participant
nurses regarding the prevention of postpartum DVT after provision of the nursing
intervention (P=0.0001). Conclusion: nurses' knowledge and practices regarding the
prevention of deep vein thrombosis among postpartum women was enhanced after the
implementation of the nursing intervention. Recommendation: Further constant
learning plans and in-service training programs about DVT preventive measures are
necessary for nursing staff to participate actively in early detection and prevention of
DVT among postpartum women.