Intensive Care Nurses' Performance of Open versus Closed Endotracheal Suction on Critically Ill Patients in Ismailia City.

Background: Endotracheal Tube Suctioning (ETS), which involves either an open or closed suctioning system, is a crucial practice for mechanically ventilated patients. The nursing practice of airway suctioning is inevitable. This study was designed to compare the intensive care nurses' performance of open versus closed endotracheal suction on critically ill patients in Ismailia City.

The utility and outcomes of the temporalis muscle flap for palate reconstruction after maxillectomy for malignancy.

Back Ground: A common pedicled facial technique in head and neck reconstruction is the TMF It can be utilised to replace missing tissues in a variety of conditions, including oral deformities of the hard and soft palate.

Aim: Aim of the study was to document the utility and outcomes with the reconstruction of the palate using TM flaps following Maxillectomy For maxillary sinus malignancies.

Methodology: The study included 24 patients who were operated on for cancer maxilla and eligible for maxillectomy and reconstruction of the Palate using temporalis flap.

Impact of Educational Guidelines on Oral Mucositis Severity and Quality of Life in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Background: Oral mucositis (OM) is a prevalent side effect of chemotherapy that negatively impacts patient quality of life (QoL). Educational guidelines may provide strategies to mitigate these effects.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational guidelines on the severity of OM and QoL in oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Improving Nurses' Knowledge, Practice, and Self-Efficacy Regarding Caring Patients with Tuberculosis: A Quasi-Experimental Design.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) control depends on healthcare professionals 'knowledge, practice, and self-efficacy when managing high-risk groups. So the study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational program in improving nurses' knowledge, practice, and self-efficacy in caring for patients with TB.

Material And Methods: A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was conducted on 36 nurses at Chest hospital Al Masah al Bahri in port said city and the Chest Hospital in Damietta City, Egypt.

Impact of educational programme on patient's health outcomes following open heart surgeries.

Background: Postcardiac surgery, numerous factors have been shown to predict postoperative harm of QoL, such as age, female sex, history of hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, education level, marital status, and also psychological factors such as the presence of mood disorders. So, the essential key to self-management is behavioural change, which is necessary to improve the quality of life of patients and Health outcomes.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the education programme on patients' health outcomes following open heart surgeries.