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

NCT ID: NCT06718660

Last Updated: 2024-12-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-01

Study Completion Date

2024-11-30

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Biomedical Waste Management Empowering Nursing Competence

Keywords

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Nursing Staff Waste management Nursing Competence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Study Group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tailored Educational Nursing program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention is a structured educational program designed to enhance nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital. It was developed based on evidence-based guidelines, national and international standards, and a detailed assessment of baseline knowledge and practices among the participating nurses.

Interventions

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Tailored Educational Nursing program

The intervention is a structured educational program designed to enhance nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital. It was developed based on evidence-based guidelines, national and international standards, and a detailed assessment of baseline knowledge and practices among the participating nurses.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Helwan University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Alaa El Din Moustafa Hamed Abd Elaleem

Lecturer of Psychiatric and mental health Nursing

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Minia University Hospitals

Minya, Minya Governorate, Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

References

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Hamed AEM, Sefouhi L, Ibrahim MIT, Attia AS, Barakat AM, Elsayed EE. From knowledge to impact: revolutionizing nursing practices in biomedical waste management for sustainable healthcare excellence. BMC Nurs. 2025 Apr 29;24(1):469. doi: 10.1186/s12912-025-03073-1.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40301813 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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HUNURSREC20241143/12

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id