Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals: a Quasi-Experimental Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 75
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management
研究概览
简要总结
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the impact of an educational program on improving nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program includes three weekly sessions on waste classification, segregation, and infection control. Nurses' knowledge and practices are assessed pre- and post-intervention to measure effectiveness, aiming to enhance safe and effective waste management practices.
详细描述
This quasi-experimental study examines the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program was developed following a comprehensive review of national and international guidelines, along with evidence-based literature, to address identified gaps in nurses' knowledge and practices.
The study employs a structured interview questionnaire that includes demographic details, a validated knowledge assessment tool, and a self-reported practices scale. These instruments, culturally adapted and piloted for reliability, evaluate key aspects such as understanding waste policies, segregation techniques, and adherence to infection control practices.
The intervention consists of three interactive sessions held weekly in a classroom-style setting. Sessions cover essential topics such as biomedical waste classification, associated risks, handling techniques, and infection prevention measures, with the support of illustrated educational materials.
Baseline assessments conducted during the preparatory phase guide the tailored program objectives. A follow-up evaluation one month post-intervention measures changes in participants' knowledge and practices, providing insights into the program's impact on enhancing waste management competence.
This study contributes to improving healthcare safety and compliance with biomedical waste management standards in resource-limited settings.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Registered Nurses who have more than 6 Months of Experience and aged Between 20-60
排除标准
- •Nurses who have participated in training related to biomedical waste management within the last 12 months.
结局指标
主要结局
Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management
时间窗: 3 months
This outcome was assessed by using the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management scale, which was developed by Khalil and colleagues (2024). This tool aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge of biomedical waste and its management. It comprised 29 questions covering several key areas: knowledge of waste management policies, types of waste, hazards associated with improper waste disposal, methods of waste management, steps involved in waste handling, and locations for biomedical waste collection. Additionally, it assessed nurses' sources of information. As for the scoring system, it was as follows: two points for a fully correct answer, one point for a partially correct answer, and zero points for an incorrect or incomplete answer. Questions with only one correct answer were scored as one point for a correct response and zero for an incorrect response.
次要结局
- Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management(3 months)
研究者
Alaa El Din Moustafa Hamed Abd Elaleem
Lecturer of Psychiatric and mental health Nursing
Helwan University