Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals
Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals: a Quasi-Experimental Study
Study Overview
Status
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed 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.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Minia, Egypt, 61519
- Minia University Hospitals
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
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.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Study Group
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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.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management
Time Frame: 3 months
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This outcome was assessed by using the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management scale, which was developed by Khalil and colleagues (2024).
This tool aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge of biomedical waste and its management.
It comprised 29 questions covering several key areas: knowledge of waste management policies, types of waste, hazards associated with improper waste disposal, methods of waste management, steps involved in waste handling, and locations for biomedical waste collection.
Additionally, it assessed nurses' sources of information.
As for the scoring system, it was as follows: two points for a fully correct answer, one point for a partially correct answer, and zero points for an incorrect or incomplete answer.
Questions with only one correct answer were scored as one point for a correct response and zero for an incorrect response.
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3 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management
Time Frame: 3 months
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Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management this was assessed by using self-reported practices of nursing staff regarding biomedical waste management, developed by Hassan and colleagues (2020) in the light of CDC guidelines.
It comprised 64 items that assessed various practices, including following universal precautions when dealing with biomedical waste (10 items), adhering to color-coded segregation (9 items), following instructions on waste containers (11 items), proper disposal of sharp wastes (14 items), handling and disposing of liquid medical waste (11 items), and managing spills (9 items).
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3 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimated)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimated)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- HUNURSREC20241143/12
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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