Nurses' Performance for Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Abstract

Abstract Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment option for morbid obesity; it results in greater improvement in weight loss outcomes and obesity-related co-morbidities when compared with nonsurgical interventions. The performance of bariatric nurse is very relevant for the quality and results of surgery. Aim: the aim of this study was to asses n e performance for patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was followed to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted at surgical Units at Ain Shams University Hospital Cairo- Egypt. Sample: Purposive samples of 30 nurses were recruited in this study worked in obesity surgery units at Ain Shams University Hospital. Tools of data collection: A structured self-Administered knowledge assessment Questionnaire and Evaluation practice checklist were used to collect data of this study. Results: The results of this study showed that, 73.3% of studied nurses had unsatisfactory knowledge and 70.0% of them had unsatisfactory practice regarding management of patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Furthermore, there was a statistical significant correlation between total t died n e ’ knowledge and total practice. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, more than two third of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge and practice. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of implementing an educational training p og am to imp ove n e ’ pe fo mance ega ding patient undergoing bariatric surgery.