Effect of Education Program regarding Pathological Jaundice on Nurses’ Performance and Neonates’ Bilirubin Induced Neurological Dysfunction

Abstract

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background: </bold>Both term and preterm infants are susceptible to pathological jaundice, a frequent condition that can cause long-lasting neurological damage. A novel treatment for indirect pathological hyperbilirubinemia is bilisphere phototherapy, which lowers total serum bilirubin just as well as exchange transfusions. <bold>Methods:</bold>A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. This study was conducted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Benha Specialized Pediatric Hospital.<italic><bold> </bold></italic>A convenient sample of all available nurses (60) working in the previously mentioned setting. A purposive sample of neonates (90) with pathological jaundice which would be divided into control and study groups.<italic><bold> </bold></italic>Three tools were used:<italic><bold> </bold></italic>Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire sheet. Tool II: Observational checklist for caring neonates with pathological jaundice. Tool III: Neonatal outcomes assessment sheet. <bold>Results:</bold> There were a positive correlation between nurses’ total performance regarding pathological jaundice and bilisphere phototherapy at pre/post education program implementation. Additionally, there were a positive correlation between neonates’ outcomes in the study group and nurses’ total performance post- program implementation. <bold>Conclusion:</bold>The education program regarding pathological jaundice was effective in improving nurses’ performance and neonates’ bilirubin induced neurological dysfunction post compared to pre- education program implementation.