Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals

Helwan University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Biomedical Waste Management; Empowering Nursing Competence

Treatments: Behavioral: Tailored Educational Nursing program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06718660

HUNURSREC20241143/12

Details and patient eligibility

About

This quasi-experimental study evaluates the impact of an educational program on improving nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program includes three weekly sessions on waste classification, segregation, and infection control. Nurses' knowledge and practices are assessed pre- and post-intervention to measure effectiveness, aiming to enhance safe and effective waste management practices.

Full description

This quasi-experimental study examines the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program was developed following a comprehensive review of national and international guidelines, along with evidence-based literature, to address identified gaps in nurses' knowledge and practices.

The study employs a structured interview questionnaire that includes demographic details, a validated knowledge assessment tool, and a self-reported practices scale. These instruments, culturally adapted and piloted for reliability, evaluate key aspects such as understanding waste policies, segregation techniques, and adherence to infection control practices.

The intervention consists of three interactive sessions held weekly in a classroom-style setting. Sessions cover essential topics such as biomedical waste classification, associated risks, handling techniques, and infection prevention measures, with the support of illustrated educational materials.

Baseline assessments conducted during the preparatory phase guide the tailored program objectives. A follow-up evaluation one month post-intervention measures changes in participants' knowledge and practices, providing insights into the program's impact on enhancing waste management competence.

This study contributes to improving healthcare safety and compliance with biomedical waste management standards in resource-limited settings.

Enrollment: 75 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 55 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Registered Nurses who have more than 6 Months of Experience and aged Between 20-60

Exclusion criteria

Nurses who have participated in training related to biomedical waste management within the last 12 months.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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75 participants in 1 patient group

Study Group

Experimental group

Treatment:

Behavioral: Tailored Educational Nursing program