BACKGROUND: Weaning from mechanical ventilation frequently relies on individual decision and expertise. This could lengthen the duration of the mechanical ventilation link and raise healthcare costs. Therefore, the present study AIMED to compare between Burn's Wean Assessment Program and the routine method on outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients at Sohag University Hospital. Three RESEARCH HYPOTHESES were formulated. QUASI EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ... Read more

BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is widely practiced method to increase blood flow in clinical practice as some authors have observed that, in addition to its analgesic effects, TENS can alter skin temperature and increase blood flow. OBJECTIVE: Was to evaluate the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation application on the renal tissue perfusion and hemodynamic stability for patients ... Read more

BACKGROUND: One of the most common problems encountered to patients undergoing cardiac surgery is bronchial secretions. In order to increase the effectiveness of airway clearance, active cycle breathing techniques have been used. AIM: To evaluate the effect of active cycle breathing technique on airway clearance among patients underwent cardiac surgery. DESIGN: A quasi experimental research design. SETTING: This study was ... Read more

Abstract COVID-19 emerged as a global threat, affecting millions of people worldwide, as a result, personal protective equipment is an important part of a country's efficient COVID-19 emergency response. The study aimed to assess personal protective equip-ment's adverse reactions and psychological preparedness among critical care nurses during COVID-19. A descriptive research de-sign was used to conduct this research. This study ... Read more

Abstract: Critical care nurses are more liable for the occurrence of burnout, stress and inappropriate use of stress coping mechanisms. Burnout is caused by the negative effects of job stress. Because of burnout nurses may become less productive, or absent due to illness, as well as the fluctuation of staff increases. So, A quasi-experimental research design with one group pre/post-test ... Read more

BACKGROUND: Reduction in sensory inputs is considered one of the most common complications following intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Changes in physiologic parameters are brought about by auditory stimulation, which hastens recovery. So, this study AIMED to examine the effect of mother voice on physiological parameters and level of consciousness of patients in pediatric intensive care unit. RESEARCH DESIGN AND ... Read more

Abstract Emergent of Corona virus at 2019 (COVID-19) has created a significant challenge for global higher education, where most countries had to transform to digital learning in short period of time. This study aims to assess the digital transformation in nursing education as perceived by students of COVID-19. Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. Setting: Faculties of nursing ... Read more

Background: physiological instability and pain are among the most common problems of patients post open heart surgery. Many studies reported that non-pharmacological and complementary interventions improve physiological instability reduce post-operative pain; therefor current study aimed to study the effect of foot reflexology massage versus Benson relaxation technique on physiological parameters and pain after open heart surgery, Study design: A randomized ... Read more

Background: Severe traumatic brain injury is a global problem that leads to morbidity and mortality particularly among young people. So this study aimed to determine the effect of implementing standardized designed nursing guidelines on outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury patients. Quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Setting: this study was carried at Trauma intensive care unit at Sohag University Hospital. ... Read more

BACKGROUND: - Mortality of ICU patients is a global parameter reported as an endpoint in numerous studies. However, causes and characteristics of patients’ death studied only in particular pathologies such as sepsis, cardiac arrest or ARDS. Therefore, AIM of this study was to predict mortality rates among critically ill patient admitted to the intensive care units at Assuit University Hospital ... Read more