Background. Limb amputation is a life-changing event that can cause significant disruptions in many important areas of existence. Aim of this study. To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of patients with limb amputation and identify the factors affecting the quality of life of patients with limb amputation among Egyptian patients. Research Design. It was a descriptive exploratory design. Setting. The study was conducted in Orthopedics and Surgical Department in Emergency Hospital at Mansoura University Hospitals. Sample. A sample of convenience of 100 adult male and female patients who met the inclusion criteria was included. Tools. (a) Structured interview questionnaire (SIQ) was used to collect personal data, (b) short form (36) health status questionnaires: this part was utilized to assess the quality of life among Egyptian patients with amputation. Results. The result of this study indicates that most participants experienced a change in the quality of life. There is a statistically significant difference between total QOL aspects and each of the following: age, gender, educational level, and type of work. Conclusion. Limb amputation tends to cause increased disability for those amputated patients. The age, gender, place of amputation, and marital status are found as statistically significant factors with physical component and psychological component.

Abstract:Background:Infection prevention and control (IPC)

Organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body from a dead or living person to a living recipient in order to save the life of the recipient. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude of nursing student regarding organ transplantation. Methods: A quasi experimental design with pre and posttest utilizing a convenience sample of 48 students was used to collect data using the knowledge and attitude of questionnaire. Results: showed poor knowledge about organ donation and transplantation in the pretest with a remarkable improvement and statistical significance in the posttest. Also these results showed a positive attitude toward organ donation in the pretest and posttest. Conclusion and recommendation: The study concluded that improved knowledge regarding organ donation and transplantation. The student nurses were found to have a positive attitude regarding the organ donation process after implementation of program. Future research should also focus on continuous educational programs are needed to increase awareness about organ donation in various groups in our country.

Background: Anxiety and postoperative pain are the most common distressing adverse effects associated with abdominal hysterectomy. Providing pre-operative and postoperative instruction about early ambulation and deep breathing exercise are widely important for patient to reduce postoperative complication. Aim: To evaluate the effects of early ambulation and deep breathing exercise on anxiety, pain and physiological parameters in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Design: Quai-experimental research design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Mansoura Old General Hospital affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 patients' undergone abdominal hysterectomy. The patients divided randomly into two group: study group (n=30) and the control group (n=30). Tools: It consisted of fours tools: Part I: Demographic Data and Medical Information Sheet, Part II: Physiological Data Collection Form, Part III: Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Part IV: Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Results: There was a statistically significant decrease anxiety, pain, and enhanced physiological parameters mainly to blood pressure and oxygen saturation among patients in study group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The early ambulation and deep breathing had a positive effect in reducing anxiety and postoperative pain and enhance physiological parameters in study group compared to control group in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Recommendations: The hospital authority can practice ambulation and deep breathing with all surgical patients to help in promoting patient's relaxation, enhance the post-operative recovery and enhancing tissue healing.

Background: Tai Chi (TC), as a mind-body exercise, may have a positive impact on physical function and psychological well-being in breast cancer patients. Objective: The aimed of the study is to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on physiological and psychosocial well-being during adjuvant chemotherapy among breast cancer patients. Methods: A purposive sample of 70 patients undergoing chemotherapy diagnosed of breast cancer. Quasi-experimental design was utilized to conduct this study at the outpatient clinic regarding breast cancer with chemotherapy health insurance (Alfardose Clinic) Mansoura, Egypt. A structured interviewing questionnaire included patient demographic and medical data, psychological changes associated with chemotherapy and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to assess Well-Being were used as a tool for data collection. Results: There were highly statistically improvement in studied samples' regarding drowsy, tiredness, depression and worry symptoms post and follow up of implementation Tai Chi Exercise. Conclusion:The participants of the study felt that Tai Chi had been greatly beneficial to them, both in terms of improving physiological and physical well-being. Recommendations: Tai Chi Exercise should be applied to all breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy because of its effectiveness in improving the physiological and psychological status after implementing the program.