Effect of a Pain Management Program on Critical Care Nurses' Performance at One of the Cancer Treatment Hospitals

2026-04-22T07:36:23+00:00

Background: Pain management is one of the most important responsibilities and is an integral part of role of the Intensive Care Unit nurses, especially those who are caring for cancer patients. Therefore, updating nurses' knowledge and practices are essential for provide high-quality nursing care. Aim of the study: to investigate the effect of a pain management program on Critical Care nurses' performance at one of the cancer treatment hospitals in Egypt. Research Design: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest research design was utilized in this study. Research hypothesis: two research hypotheses were formulated. Setting: This study was carried out at the adult surgical and medical ICUs affiliated to one of the cancer treatment hospitals –Egypt. Sample: A sample of convenience consisting of 34 critical care nurses was included. Tools of data collection: three tools were utilized to collect data in the current study: Critical Care Nurses' Demographic Data Sheet; Pre / Post Critical Care Nursing Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire about Pain Management and Pre / Post Critical Care Nurses' Practice Observational Checklist Regarding Pain Management (Pre-test and Post-test). Result: the great majority (97.1%) of the study sample had unsatisfactory knowledge level in first assessment (pre-test) before attending pain program. However all (100%) of the study sample had satisfactory knowledge level immediately after implementing of pain program and after one month. Also, all (100%) of the study sample had unsatisfactory practice level before implementing pain program. However approximately two third (62%) had satisfactory practice level immediately after implementing pain program and after one month. The both research hypotheses were supported. Conclusion: critical care nurses in the critical study showed significant improvement in their knowledge and practices regarding pain management cancer patients which could reflect the importance and the effect of the educational program. Recommendations: enrichment of critical care cancer knowledge and practices regarding pain management cancer patients; up to date pain assessment and management to be periodically required for great benefits; as well, replication of this study on a larger probability sample is highly recommended.

Efficacy Of Aggression Replacement Training Program On Social Problem Solving And Aggression Among Institutionalized Adolescents

2026-04-22T07:55:29+00:00

Background: Institutionalized adolescents often presented with poor social problem solving (SPS) skills and higher levels of aggressive behavior. This study evaluated the efficacy of a structured training program in cultivating problem-solving abilities and reducing aggression among adolescents be presented in care institutions.

Aim: The current study aims to evaluate the efficacy of “Aggression Replacement Training Program” on social problem solving and aggression among institutionalized adolescents.

Design: A randomized controlled trial design (pre- post and one month after implementation of program) was used in this study.

Sample: A simple random sample of (66) institutionalized adolescents divided into two groups participated in this study; (33) institutionalized adolescents in study group received “Aggression Replacement Training Program " while a comparative group (33) institutionalized adolescents in control group received the institutionalized traditional program).

Setting: The Institution of Education and Intellectual Events Astray”, Giza.

Tools: Three tools for data collection were used: socio demographic data sheet, aggressive behavior questionnaire and social problem-solving inventory - revised (SPSI-R).

Results: There was statistically significant difference between all social problem-solving subscales at pre, post and follow up in the study group and no difference in control group and there was statistically significant difference between the total of aggressive behavior at pre, post and follow up in the study group and no difference in control group.

Conclusions: The study concluded that the program has effectively enhanced social problem-solving skills and reduced aggressive behavior among institutionalized adolescents.

Recommendation: The “Aggression Replacement Training Program " can be used as a measure of promoting adaptive social functioning and behavioral adjustment

Pakistan Heart Journal

Effect of a Pain Management Program on Critical Care Nurses' Performance at One of the Cancer Treatment Hospitals

Efficacy Of Aggression Replacement Training Program On Social Problem Solving And Aggression Among Institutionalized Adolescents