Assessment of the Nurse's Knowledge about post-operative Nursing Care in Al-Hillah Teaching hospitals

Abstract

Background: After surgery, post-operative patients with numerous infectious issues require further attention. Since infection is more likely to occur near the surgical site, post-operative care is particularly critical at this point.

Objectives: To assessment knowledge about   post-operative nursing care in All-Hillah teaching hospitals.

Methodology: A descriptive study design selective to carry out the study in order to assessment of nurse’s knowledge about post-operative in Al-Hillah teaching hospitals from the period 1^th September 2018 to 15^th April 2019. Nonprobability sample consistent of (50) nurses and questionnaire survey were employed to collect data which involved demographical data, general information and items related to the nurse’s knowledge.

Results: The majority of sample age were between 24-35 years.

Conclusion: The levels of the nurse’s knowledge (early care and late care) of post-operative nursing care is poor.

Recommendation: Educational program can be designed, constructed and administrated to nurses, to increase nurses’ knowledge about post-operative nursing care