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Cystolithotripsy: Effect of Nursing Preparations on Patients' Pain and Satisfaction

Research Authors
Asmaa Hamdy Mohammed, Zienab Abd-El-lateef Muhammad,Medhat Ahmed Abdalla,Rasha Ali Ahmed
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Publisher
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
Vol. 7, No. 17
Research Website
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Research Year
2019
Research_Pages
pp. 133-140
Research Abstract

Transurethral cystolithotripsy is the most common way to manage cystolithiasis. Aim of this study: Was to evaluate
the effect of implementing nursing preparations on improving patients' pain and satisfaction. Patients and methods
Randomized Control Study design saw utilized to conduct this study. This study was carried out in the Urology and
Nephrology Assiut University Hospital. A random sample of 60 adult patients of both sexes, the mean age of study
group (51.20±11.73) and the mean age of control group (49.36±12.49). Patients were divided into two equal groups
(study and control) 30 patients for each. Tools: Tool (I): Patient assessment sheet, tool (II): Pain numeric rating
scale and tool (III): patient satisfaction with nursing care quality questionnaire. Results: Statistically significant
differences were found between study and control groups post implementing nursing preparations as regard pain
level and patients satisfaction. Conclusion: Significant pain improvement and high level of satisfaction were
observed throughout implementation of the nursing preparations among the study group.