Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care Of Patients With Diabetic Coma

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1 Specialist nursing at Elghanayem Hospital, Assuit, Egypt.

2 Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, faculty of nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

3 Assistant professor of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of critical care and Emergency Nursing, faculty of nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

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Abstract
Diabetic coma is a dangerous condition that can lead to unconsciousness and even death. There are three main causes of diabetic coma: diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess nurse`s knowledge and practice regarding patients with diabetic coma. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study.  Sitting: This study was conducted in emergency Care Unit at Assuit University Hospital. Subject and Method: This study was carried out on a convenience 35 nurses who are working in emergency care unit. Tools: Tool 1: Nurses’ knowledge assessment tool.Tool 2: Observational checklist regarding care for patient with diabetic coma. Results: The results showed that (68.6%) of nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding care of patient with diabetic coma and (94.3%) of nurses had unsatisfactory level of practices regarding care for patient with diabetic coma. Conclusion: Nurses showed inadequacy of their knowledge regarding care of patients with diabetic coma. Recommendation: The study recommends that there is a need for an education program regarding care for patients with diabetic coma.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 8, Issue 20.00 - Serial Number 1
2nd International Conference of Nursing College, Assiut University Towards Achieving Sustainable Developmental Goals Quality Education & Health.
February 2020
Pages 167-173

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