Evaluation of the Patients` Knowledge undergoing Paracentesis at Aswan University Hospital

Saleh, Hanaa Mohamed; Ahmed, Amal Mohammed; Diab, Thanaa Mohamed; Abdelrahman, Awny Ali

doi:10.21608/asnj.2025.365306.2028

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	Evaluation of the Patients` Knowledge undergoing Paracentesis at Aswan University Hospital
Article 31, Volume 13, Issue 52, July 2025, Page 360-366 PDF (524.54 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.365306.2028
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Authors
Hanaa Mohamed Saleh ¹; Amal Mohammed Ahmed ²; Thanaa Mohamed Diab³; Awny Ali Abdelrahman⁴
¹Nursing Specialty Technical Institute of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.
²Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.
³Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.
⁴Lecturer of Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology, Aswan Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Understanding the level of knowledge among patients undergoing paracentesis is essential for improving patient education, adherence to medical advice. Aim of the Study: To assess evaluationof thepatients` knowledge undergoing Paracentesisat Aswan University Hospital. Research Design: A descriptive research design was adopted to conduct this study. Setting: This study was carried out in the medical department at Aswan University Hospitals. Sample: The study sample was 30 adult patients who were admitted to the previously mentioned settings and selected by convenience. Tools: Two tools were utilized in this study; Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire; Tool II: Patient`s Knowledge assessment sheet. Results: Unsatisfactory knowledge is present in over half of the patients under research, and there is a statistically significant positive link between the studied patients' age and total knowledge as well as between total knowledge and occupation. Conclusion: Indicates there is a statistically significant positive link between total knowledge and age and occupation, and that over half of the patients in the studied patients have an unsatisfactory level of knowledge. Recommendation: Preparing training programs for patients to inform them of the importance of paracentesis.
Keywords
Evaluation; Knowledge; Paracentesis & Patients


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