Background: Pathological jaundice is the most encountered medical problem in the first one
week of life. Bilisphere phototherapy is a new modality in management of pathological jaundice.
Nurses play an important role in achieving optimal outcomes for neonates under bilisphere. Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of education program regarding bilisphere phototherapy on
nurses’ performance and outcomes of neonates with pathological jaundice. Research design: In the
current study, a quasi-experimental research approach was used. Setting: This study was carried out
at Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital's, Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Subjects: A convenient
sample of every nurse who works in the aforementioned setting and a purposive sample of
newborns selected for the study. Data collecting tools: Three tools were employed: Tool I: A
structured interviewing questionnaire sheet consisted of 4 sections. Tool II: Observational checklist
for caring neonates under bilisphere and consisted of 3 sections. Tool III: Neonatal outcomes
evaluation sheet: It consisted of 2 sections. Results: The majority of the studied nurses had
satisfactory knowledge and competent practice post- education program implementation.
Conclusion: There was a positive correlation between nurses’ performance and neonates’ outcomes
post- program implementation. Recommendation: Periodical in-service education programs
regarding pathological jaundice should be designed and implemented to improve nurses' knowledge
based on nurse's actual needs. |
