الفهرس 
Importance of nursing round
Factors affecting head nurse performance of effective nursing roundOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Although nursing rounds are used to improve the use of evidence in practice, they are not performed effectively by head nurses in many of the Egyptian hospitals. This study was aimed at identifying the factors affecting head nurses’ performance regarding effective nursing rounds. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in carrying out the study in three general hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) In Zifta town on 60 head nurses. The data collection forms consisted of an observation checklist to assess head nurses performance of the nursing round and a self-administered questionnaire sheet to identify the factors affecting their performance from their viewpoint. The fieldwork lasted from September 2011 to June 2012. The results showed that the head nurses in the study settings have low performance of the nursing round particularly in its preparatory and termination phases. The performance is better in the Specialized (ophthalmology) hospital. The head nurse-related and nursing department-related factors are the most influential on their performance while the patient-related and unit-related factors are the least. The head nurses working in wards, having higher qualification, and longer experience years are more agreeing upon these factors. Hence, the performance of nursing rounds needs improvement through working on these factors. The study recommends improving head nurses’ performance of nursing rounds through training, supervisory sessions and meetings, reviewing the system of rewards for good performance, and encouraging active participation of staff nurses. The nursing department should establish a rigorous system for nursing rounds, with regular assessment of the rounds. Further research is suggested to assess the effectiveness of training head nurses in improving their performance of nursing
Keywords: Nursing Rounds, Performance, Head nurses