Gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) is effective and safe for the screening, diagnosis, and
treatment of gastrointestinal disease. However, issues regarding nursing care of patients undergoing
(GIE) and endoscope-transmitted infections are emerging. The study aimed to assess
nurses' knowledge and performance related to care of patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal
endoscopy and recommend guidelines to ensure those patients' safety. Design: A descriptive
exploratory study was carried out to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: This study was
conducted in gastrointestinal endoscopy unit at a military hospital. Subject: A convenient sample
included 35 nurses who are the whole number of nurses working in gastrointestinal endoscopy
unit. Tools: A structured self –administered questionnaire sheet, and nurses' performance
observational checklists.
The results showed that less than half of the nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge related to
care of patient undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy and more than half of them had unsatisfactory
level of practice, regarding their role in care of patient (pre, during, post) gastrointestinal
endoscopy procedure and reprocessing of equipment.