Knowledge and Self-care Practices among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube
Shaimaa Mohamed Mohamed, Zinab Hussien Ali *& Mohamed Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed **
Assistant Lecturer at medical surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Fayoum University, Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Helwan University*, Lecturer of Urology, Faculty of Medicine Fayoum University**
ABSTRACT
Percutaneous nephrostomy is a urinary diversion technique that is commonly used to temporarily solve problems of a mechanical nature, and Sometimes becomes a permanent urinary diversion. Patient knowledge regarding disease and self-care practices are important for patients to achieve the desired treatment targets and contribute meaningfully in the management of their disease. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge and self-care practices among patients undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube. Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at urology surgery department and urology outpatient clinic in Fayoum University Hospital. Methods: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders undergoing percutaneous nephrostomy tube insertion. Tools: Data collection included: Structured Interview questionnaire, patients knowledge assessment questionnaire and patients practice observational checklist. Results: There was a low satisfactory level of knowledge and poor self-care practices among studied patients related to nephrostomy tube care. Conclusion: It can concluded that, the highest percentage of patients had poor knowledge and self-care related to tube care, urinary bag care and prevention of infection. Recommendations: Design and apply nursing guidelines for knowledge and self-care practices regarding percutaneous nephrostomy tube care.
Key words: Knowledge, Self-care, Nephrostomy tube.