Assessment of Nurses' Performance in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit

Abstract

Endoscopy is generally very effective tool in the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The performance of the nurse in GI endoscopy is very relevant for the quality and results of GI endoscopy. The aim of this study was to assess nurses̕ performance regarding their role in gastrointestinal endoscopy unit. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was followed to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted at GI endoscopy Unit at Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample: A convenience sample of all available nurses (30) in GI endoscopy unit at Ain Shams University Hospital. Tools of data collection: Self administered questionnaire sheet, nurses' performance observational checklist and Attitude scale. Results: The results of this study showed that, (76.7%) of studied nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge, (90.0%) of them had unsatisfactory practice and (63.3%) of them had negative attitude regarding their role in GI endoscopy unit. Furthermore There was a highly statistical significant correlation between total studied nurses’ knowledge and total practice. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, the majority of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge, practice and about two third of them had negative attitude regarding their role in GI endoscopy unit. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of implementing an educational training program to improve nurses’ performance regarding their role in GI endoscopy unit.