Increased Intracranial Pressure: Effect of Educational Nursing Guidelines on Nurses’ Performance in Neuro-Critical Care Unit

Abstract

Abstract: Enhancing competency in the nursing care of patients with increased intracranial pressure is recommended to maintain a current knowledge base and practice. Ongoing participation in education on the management of whose patients required for nurses to provide optimal care and optimize patients’ outcomes. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess and evaluate the effect of educational nursing guidelines on nurses’ performance caring for patients with increased intracranial pressure in neuro-critical care unit. Subjects and Methods: Design: A quasi experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in Intensive Care Unit at El-Demerdash University Hospital. Sample :A purposive sample of 30 nurses caring for patients with increased intracranial pressure in the previously mentioned setting. Tools for data collection: A Self administered structured questionnaire and observational checklists. Results :There was a statistically significance differences between pre & post guidelines implementation regarding knowledge, practice and attitude of the studied nurses caring for patients with increased intracranial pressure. Conclusions: educational nursing guideline was helpful on the improvement of knowledge, practices and attitude of the nurses' caring for patients with increased intracranial pressure. Recommendations: Periodic in service – training advanced care programs regarding the nursing care for patients with increased intracranial pressure.