الفهرس 
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Abstract
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is the most common neonatal emergency and the main cause of admission to neonatal intensive care units. Assessment of the knowledge and close observation for the performance should be done for improving the neonatal nurses’ quality of care during the care of neonates with RDS. Aim of the study was to assess nurses’ knowledge versus their performance in caring for neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Research Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. Settings: The study was conducted at Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) belonging to Ain-Shams University Hospitals, El-Fayoum University, General and Health Insurance Hospitals. Subjects: All nurses who cared for neonates with RDS, at NICUs in the previously mentioned settings comprised the subjects (N= 60 nurse). Tools for data collection: A structured observation checklist to assess nurses’ performance and structured questionnaire sheet to assess nurses’ knowledge. Results: The majority of nurses’ total knowledge scores were poor about care of neonates with RDS, while the majority of the nurses had either ”good” or ”satisfactory” performance scores. The differences between nurses’ performance and their knowledge were highly statistically significant regarding the care of neonates with RDS. Conclusion: The study concluded that nurses’ performance didn’t base on their knowledge. Recommendation: The study recommended in-service educational programs to update nurses’ knowledge and practices toward providing comprehensive nursing care for neonates with RDS. Orientation programs for newly employee about care of neonates with RDS are mandatory.