Gap Between Current and Ideal Immediate Normal Postpartum Nursing Care at Woman's Health University Hospital, Assiut.

Hassan, Mervat M.; El-Seman, Ali M.; Taha, Nabila; Mohammed, Nadia A.

doi:10.21608/asnj.2014.148739

Gap Between Current and Ideal Immediate Normal Postpartum Nursing Care at Woman's Health University Hospital, Assiut.

Authors

¹ Assistant lecturer obstetrics & Gynecological nursing, faculty of Nursing South Valley University Egypt .

² Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Egypt

³ Assistant Professor Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Assiut University Egypt .

⁴ Assistant Professor Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing South University Egypt

10.21608/asnj.2014.148739

Abstract

Abstract
Improving the quality of obstetric care is an urgent priority in developing countries where maternal mortality remains high. Optimal obstetric care is the key requirement in reducing maternal mortality.The Aim of this study is to identifying the gap between the current and ideal Immediate normal postpartum nursing care at Woman's Health University Hospital, Assiut. Descreptive observational Design was used. Convenient Sample of 500 women were included. Data collected from June 2013 to January 2014, an interview questionnaire and clinical audit chart were used. The Results revealed that mean age of subjects was 27.83±4.85 years, multiparae constitutes more than half of subjects . Hygienic & nutritional advices were not done by nurses. Breast beefing advices were provided to around one quarter of subjects. Check for uterine contractions was provided by the nurse for nearly half of subjects. Immediate newborn care was provided by nurses in different high percentages, while monitor baby breathing not done by nurses. It is Concluded that, a gaps were identified between current and ideal immediate normal postpartum nursing care. Hygienic & nutritional advices not provided by nurses. All items of immediate post-partum care except check for uterine contractions not provided by the nurses. Immediate newborn care was the most item of care provided by the nurse.Reaudit is Recommended to improve quality care.

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