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Impact of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots on Medication Adherence, Glycemic Control and Diabetes Distress among Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus

Research Abstract

Background: Numerous researchers have emphasized the potential advantages of artificial intelligence chatbots in managing diabetes and other chronic diseases. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence chatbots on medication adherence, glycemic control and diabetes distress among adolescents with diabetes mellitus. Subjects and method: this study was conducted at pediatric endocrinology clinic in Assiut University children's hospital, a pre-experimental research design (one group pre- post design) was used. This trial involved thirty children. Four tools were used to get the data of this study, Tool I: Background information form, Tool II: Medication adherence assessment tool, Tool III: Glycemic control level, Tool IV: Diabetes distress scale. The results of this study showed a statistically significant difference (p-value of 0.001**) between before and after the intervention regarding medication adherence, glycemic control and diabetes distress. The researchers concluded that implementation of artificial intelligence chatbots leads to a significant improvement in medication adherence rates, glycemic levels (e.g., HbA1c) and reduction in diabetes distress among adolescents with diabetes mellitus. The researchers recommended that integrate chatbots-based education into routine diabetes care and use chatbots in broader populations, including children with limited literacy, rural access issues, or other chronic conditions.

Research Authors
Amany Gamal Abd-Elhamed, Nahed Khamies Mohamed, Shimaa Mohamed Moursy, Amal Abdrbou Hussien
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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
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Research Year
2025

Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes

Research Abstract

Introduction

Prematurity is a significant global health challenge. Premature infants frequently need invasive mechanical ventilation until their lungs are fully developed. Due to the possible complications of ventilation, nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) must deliver specialized care to achieve the best outcomes for these infants.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of nurses’ training in mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes.

Method

A quasi-experimental non-equivalent group design was used with purposive sampling of 70 nurses and 64 newborn infants on invasive mechanical ventilation. The infants were divided into two groups: 32 weaned by trained nurses (study group) and 32 weaned by standard methods (control group). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. A well-designed training program, including theoretical and practical components, was conducted for the nurses to ensure proper weaning of neonates from mechanical ventilation.

Results

The study group demonstrated a significant reduction in the use of surfactant replacement therapy post-extubation compared to the control group (p = 0.003). Additionally, infants in the study group experienced a statistically significant decrease in NICU hospitalization duration, total weaning time, and total ventilation period compared to the control group (p = 0.003, 0.0001, and 0.0001, respectively). Complications were markedly lower in the study group, with two-thirds of infants experiencing no complications, compared to 15.6% in the control group (p = 0.001). Moreover, re-intubation rates were significantly reduced in the study group compared to the control group (p = 0.1026).

Conclusion

These results highlight the effectiveness of the intervention in improving clinical outcomes for neonates, including reduced treatment needs, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications.

Clinical trial number

Not applicable.

Research Authors
Mohammed F Alharbi, Salwa A Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H Abu-Alghayth, Eman A Mater, Marwa A Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A Mohammed, Shadia A Syan, Aml S Abdelrahem, Ahlam D Alshehri, Shimaa M Moursy, Abeer A Almowafy, Faransa A Ahmed
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BMC nursing
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Research Year
2025

The master's thesis of researcher Kholoud Ali Omar, a demonstrator in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing – Sohag University, has been accepted.

 The thesis is titled: "Effect of Perceived Economic Hardship and Psychological Distress on Suicidal among Psychiatric Patients." The judging and supervision committee for the thesis consisted of: Prof. Dr. Ikram Ibrahim Mohamed, Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Prof. Dr. Naglaa Abdel Mageed Mohamed, Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (internal examiner). Prof. Dr. Sabah Saleh Hassan, Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Minia University (external examiner). Dr. Mona Fawzy Hussein, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Dr. Safaa Mustafa Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Sohag University (representing the supervisors). With our best wishes for success to all.

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Congratulations on the acceptance of your doctoral dissertation. The Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, extends its sincere congratulations to the researcher/ Marwa Hamdy Ahmed, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing,

 Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University.

On the occasion of the acceptance of her doctoral thesis submitted under the title:

"Effect of Educational Program on Nurses’ Performance Regarding the Care of Port-A-Catheters among Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy at South Egypt Cancer Institute"


Under the supervision and participation of a select group of distinguished professors:

Prof. Dr. Magda Ahmed Mohamed – Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University (On behalf of the supervisors)

Dr. Hanan Ahmed El-Tayeb – Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University (On behalf of the supervisors)

Dr. Ghada Hassan Ahmed – Assistant Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University (On behalf of the supervisors)

Prof. Dr. Zainab Hussein Ali – Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University (External Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Esmat Sayed Abdel Majeed – Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University (Internal Examiner)

With sincere wishes for continued success in her academic and research career.

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The master's thesis of researcher Nesreen Malak Labib Gerges, a lecturer at the Technical Institute of Nursing – Assiut University, has been accepted.

 

 The thesis is titled: "Healthy lifestyle among type 2 diabetes patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver at Assiut University Hospital." The judging and supervision committee for the thesis consisted of: Prof. Dr. Rabaa Hamed Hassanein, Professor of Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Prof. Dr. Hanan Mahmoud Ahmed Ali, Professor of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine - Assiut University (external examiner). Prof. Dr. Souad Abdel Hamid Sharqawy, Professor of Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (internal examiner). Dr. Safaa Rabie Othman, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Dr. Rasha Ahmed Madkour, Lecturer of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine - Assiut University (representing the supervisors). With our best wishes for success to all.

The PhD thesis of researcher Nancy Karam Youssef Hermina, a lecturer at the Technical Institute of Nursing – Sohag University, has been accepted.

The thesis is titled: "Effect of implementation child birth preparation classes on women's self - efficacy and pregnancy outcome." The judging and supervision committee for the thesis consisted of: Prof. Dr. Manal Farouk Mostafa, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University, and Dean of Badr University (representing the supervisors). Prof. Dr. Entesar Mohamed Younis, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University, and Dean of Sphinx University (external examiner). Prof. Dr. Nadia Hussein Ahmed, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (internal examiner). Dr. Walaa Hamza Ibrahim, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). With our best wishes for success to all.

 

The Faculty of Nursing at Assiut University announces the closing of applications for the specialized Bachelor of Nursing program, effective Tuesday, July 8, 2025. We extend our thanks and appreciation to all applicants

 and wish them success in their future academic steps. For more information or inquiries, please contact the Faculty's Student Affairs Department. With best wishes for success to all.

The faculty is announcing the opening of preliminary applications for those who wish to complete their mandatory internship at Children's Cancer Hospital 57357 for the 2025/2026 academic year.

 A unique opportunity to learn and gain experience at one of the largest specialized hospitals in Egypt! Hurry and register to be part of excellence and giving.

The Faculty of Nursing at Assiut University extends its sincere congratulations to the researcher Amani Hashem Abu Zaid Afifi, a nursing specialist at the Al-Badari Girls' Nursing School, on the acceptance of her PhD

 thesis titled: "Impact of educational program on knowledge, practice, attitude and stigma among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis." The thesis was supervised and reviewed by a group of distinguished professors: Prof. Dr. Magda Ahmed Mohamed – Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Azim Hassan – Professor of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medicine – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Dr. Rasha Ali Ahmed Abdel Mawla – Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (representing the supervisors). Prof. Dr. Zainab Hussein Ali Ahmed – Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Helwan University (external examiner). Prof. Dr. Samia Youssef Sayed – Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Assiut University (internal examiner). With sincere wishes for continued success and guidance in her academic and research career.

The Faculty of Nursing achieves a new milestone added to its series of successes and announces the registration of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee at the Faculty of Nursing with the Supreme Council for Medical Research Ethics Review.

 

. The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, announced the registration of the Faculty's Scientific Research Ethics Committee with the Supreme Council for Medical Research Ethics Review, which is affiliated with the Prime Minister's office. The Faculty of Nursing's Scientific Research Ethics Committee is the third committee at the university level to be registered with the Supreme Council for Medical Research Ethics Review. This was achieved after fulfilling all the requirements and scientific conditions for registration, under the patronage of the University President, Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, the Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Professor Dr. Gamal Badr, and the supervision of the Dean, Professor Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, the Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Professor Dr. Ikram Ibrahim Mohamed, and the committee's rapporteur, Dr. Awatef El-Sayed Ahmed. The Dean, Professor Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Professor Dr. Ikram Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Awatef El-Sayed, the committee's rapporteur, and all committee members (Prof. Dr. Nabila Taha Ahmed, Deputy Rapporteur; Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohamed; Prof. Dr. Neema Mohamed El-Maghraby; Prof. Dr. Marzouka Abdel Aziz Gadallah; Prof. Dr. Nadia Ibrahim Sayed; Prof. Dr. Samia Youssef Sayed; Dr. Hanaa Mokhtar Ibrahim; Dr. Saida Abdel Hamid Abdel Aziz; Dr. Naglaa Ahmed Ahmed; Mr. Ahmed Fathy Farrag, community member; and Ms. Noha Mohamed Abdel Nasser, administrative secretary), and all faculty members for this new achievement, which adds to the series of successes achieved by the Faculty of Nursing. This is in line with the university's vision, which places support for scientific research at the forefront of its priorities, and is guided by university ethics that ensure the integrity and honesty of scientific research at the university and protect the research, intellectual, and human rights of all parties involved in the research process.

 

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