Pediatric Oncology Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices toward Total Implantable Port-A-Cath

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Demonstrator of Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

10.21608/asnj.2025.428574.2187

Abstract

Background Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone in the management of pediatric oncology patients. For many children, implantable port-a-Cath provides a safe and reliable route for repeated drug administration. Aim: To assess pediatric oncology nurses’ knowledge and practices toward Total Implantable Port-A-Cath. Design: A descriptive research design was employed in this study. Sample: A convenient sample of (30) nurses who were working at the pediatric oncology department and pediatric oncology intensive care unit in the South Egypt Cancer Institute at Assiut University was included. Tools: Three tools were utilized, which included oncology nurses' personal characteristics form, oncology nurses' knowledge structured interview questionnaire, and observational checklist for Port-A-Cath care. Results: the majority of nurses (83.3%) had fair knowledge and (76.7%) had fair practices; a statistically significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and practices of the nurses toward total implantable Port-A-Cath. Conclusion: the study highlighted deficiencies in nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding implantable port-a-Cath care, particularly in relation to infection control measures. Recommendation: Ongoing educational programs, regular training workshops, and strict supervision are recommended to improve nurses’ knowledge and practices.

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