الفهرس 
Definition of Pyloric StenosisOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess nurses’ knowledge and skills in dealing with children undergoing a pyloromyotomy (pre/postoperative care). The study was carried out in Pediatric Surgical Units at Mansoura University Hospital and Ain Shams University Children Hospitals. The subjects of the study were all available nurses (50) working at the previously mentioned settings, Children (15) and Al-Demardash Hospitals (11) affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals and Mansoura Children Hospital (24) affiliated to Mansoura University Hospitals, regardless their age qualification and years of experience. Methods: Data were collected by using an interview questionnaire format to assess knowledge and observation checklists to assess the actual skills toward nursing intervention for children undergoing a pyloromyotomy. The results of the study revealed that more than half of nurses were scored average at the same time more than half were incompetent regarding to actual skills. It can be concluded for this study that more than half nurses in need to improve their knowledge as well as the practice as it is not reach the ideal standard. The study recommended that in-service training and continuous educational program are needed to improve nurses’ knowledge and practice toward care for children undergoing a pyloromyotomy.