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

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1 Nursing Specialty Technical Institute of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology, Aswan Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University, Egypt.

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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.

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