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Abstract
Orthopedic nurses play a crucial role in the treatment of patients who require traction or internal fixation. This study aimed to explore the effect of an educational module on enhancing nurses’ performance for orthopedic patients with traction or internal fixation. A quasi experimental research design was utilized in this study. A purposive sample of available nurses (50 nurses) who were working in the orthopedic department in Mansoura University and Mansoura Emergency Hospital. The data were collected using three tools Nurses’ Knowledge Questionnaire, Nurses’ Observational Checklist and Nurses’ Attitude Scale. The study results indicated that 88%, 82% of studied nurses had satisfactory total level of knowledge and practice respectively and 78% had positive attitude immediately post module implementation. It was recommended that providing continuous inservice training program for nurses to enhance their knowledge and practice related to nursing care of orthopedic patients with traction or internal fixation.