Nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding patients' stoma care
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Nurses, knowledge, attitude, stoma careAbstract
Background: Stoma is a Greek term meaning opening. Ostomy continues to hold a unique and significant role in the management and treatment of various medical conditions. ostomy procedures are often essential for improving patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and addressing complex health challenges. The nurses' educational background and participation in continuous professional development programs have been linked to differences in nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward stoma care. Objectives: To determine nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding patients' stoma care. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 434 nurses. A non-probability purposive sampling technique and a self-administered structured questionnaire were used in this study. The study was done in a general hospital in Egypt. Result: In this study, 64.1% of nurses demonstrated adequate total knowledge. Also, a positive correlation was found between knowledge and opinions of nurses about stoma care. Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of nurses had a satisfactory knowledge level regarding stoma care and a positive attitude level.
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