Objectives:To investigate the effect of supportive measures guidelines on nurses’
practices during labor. Methods: A quasi-experimental design (an
interventional pre and post-test study). Setting: The study was
conducted at obstetric wards and intrapartum units at Nasser Institute
Hospital. Sample: All nurses provide guided direct care, there were 40
nurses included in the study. Tools: Three tools were used to collect
data named self-administered questionnaire sheet, labor supportive measures’
observational checklists, and nurses’ satisfaction sheet. Results: There
was a highly significant improvement in total knowledge and total practical
skills among the studied sample pre-intervention compared to immediate post and
follow-up intervention (p ≤ 0.01).
Additionally, 95% of the studied sample was satisfied with the advanced
knowledge included in the guidelines. Conclusion: The supportive
measures guidelines had an efficient improving nurses’ knowledge and practices
post-intervention. Also, the majority of the studied sample was satisfied with
the implemented guidelines. Recommendations: Implementation of labor
supportive measure guidelines
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