Effects of Nursing Guidance About Venipuncture Versus Ordinary Syringe, A Comparative Study On Rates of Phlebotomy Hematoma

Objective: To assess the effects of nursing guidance about Venipuncture versus ordinary syringe, a
Comparative Study on Rates of phlebotomy hematoma. Background: In order to reducing the incidence of phlebotomy
hematoma, nurses should receive comprehensive training regarding appropriate blood sampling Study design and
methods: Pre-posttest, comparative study design using a quasi-experimental design for both groups. Setting: The
surgery departments at Assiut University Hospital. Subjects: There were 40 nurses in total coverage, and 100 randomly
selected patients underwent blood sample. The nurses and patients were split into two equal groups. Tools: (I): Patients'
assessment (personnel and clinical data), (II): Easy hematoma degree classification and (III) Nurses' awareness
questionnaire (demographic characteristics, knowledge, and observation checklist). Results: A statistically significant
difference the venipuncture and ordinary syringe groups regarding the rates of phlebotomy hematoma (wound quality of
life and wound healing) with a significant correlation between them. Moreover, a statistically significant difference
between nurses' knowledge and practice of applying the nursing guidance pre- and post-test. Conclusion: The nursing
guidance had a beneficial impact on nurses' knowledge and practice, and it improved the rates of phlebotomy
hematoma occurrence among patients who underwent venipuncture compared to the other group using an ordinary
syringe Implications for research, policy, and practice: Enhance nurses' knowledge and practice, offer ongoing
education and in-service training program to the surgery departments. Apply venipuncture to blood sampling to reduce
the risk of phlebotomy hematomas.