Nutrition support can result in improved wound healing, a decreased catabolic response to injury, enhanced immune system function, improved gastrointestinal structure and function, and improved clinical outcomes). The appropriately and timely nutritional intervention can improve patient recovery and survival, decrease complication rates, and decrease costs. Gastrointestinal complications (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal distension) are most commonly associated with complications derived from enteral feeding. Aim: this study was carried out to investigate the effect of the intermittent enteral feeding schedule on the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications and the length of the hospital stay among critically ill patients at Assiut University Hospitals. Design: a quasi-experimental design. Setting: trauma ICU at Assiut University Hospitals and the study took approximately one year started from July 2010 till July 2011. Patients: A convenience sample of 80 adults' critically ill patients on enteral feeding constituted the study sample. The patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups (control group and study group, 40 patients each).. Methods: The only manipulation was in the rest period and time interval in which the study group subjects were rested 8hours at night as compared to 6hours for the control ones, as well study group subjects were having 4hours time interval between each two consecutive feeding as compared to 2hours for control group subjects. Results: There was a significant statistical difference between both groups (p=0.000)indicating lesser hospital stay among study group subjects (52.5 % of the study group subjects were hospitalized less than one month as compared to 35 % of the control group subjects were stayed between 30 to less than 45 days). It was also found that, 57.5% of control group patients developed gastrointestinal complications as compared to 45% of the study group patients (n.s). Conclusion: intermittent 4-hour enteral feeding schedule had lowered the incidence of gastrointestinal complication and length of the hospital stay.

Nutrition support can result in improved wound healing, a decreased catabolic response to injury, enhanced immune system function, improved gastrointestinal structure and function, and improved clinical outcomes). The appropriately and timely nutritional intervention can improve patient recovery and survival, decrease complication rates, and decrease costs. Gastrointestinal complications (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal distension) are most commonly associated with complications derived from enteral feeding. Aim: this study was carried out to investigate the effect of the intermittent enteral feeding schedule on the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications and the length of the hospital stay among critically ill patients at Assiut University Hospitals. Design: a quasi-experimental design. Setting: trauma ICU at Assiut University Hospitals and the study took approximately one year started from July 2010 till July 2011. Patients: A convenience sample of 80 adults' critically ill patients on enteral feeding constituted the study sample. The patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups (control group and study group, 40 patients each).. Methods: The only manipulation was in the rest period and time interval in which the study group subjects were rested 8hours at night as compared to 6hours for the control ones, as well study group subjects were having 4hours time interval between each two consecutive feeding as compared to 2hours for control group subjects. Results: There was a significant statistical difference between both groups (p=0.000)indicating lesser hospital stay among study group subjects (52.5 % of the study group subjects were hospitalized less than one month as compared to 35 % of the control group subjects were stayed between 30 to less than 45 days). It was also found that, 57.5% of control group patients developed gastrointestinal complications as compared to 45% of the study group patients (n.s). Conclusion: intermittent 4-hour enteral feeding schedule had lowered the incidence of gastrointestinal complication and length of the hospital stay.

Nutrition support can result in improved wound healing, a decreased catabolic response to injury, enhanced immune system function, improved gastrointestinal structure and function, and improved clinical outcomes). The appropriately and timely nutritional intervention can improve patient recovery and survival, decrease complication rates, and decrease costs. Gastrointestinal complications (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal distension) are most commonly associated with complications derived from enteral feeding. Aim: this study was carried out to investigate the effect of the intermittent enteral feeding schedule on the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications and the length of the hospital stay among critically ill patients at Assiut University Hospitals. Design: a quasi-experimental design. Setting: trauma ICU at Assiut University Hospitals and the study took approximately one year started from July 2010 till July 2011. Patients: A convenience sample of 80 adults' critically ill patients on enteral feeding constituted the study sample. The patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups (control group and study group, 40 patients each).. Methods: The only manipulation was in the rest period and time interval in which the study group subjects were rested 8hours at night as compared to 6hours for the control ones, as well study group subjects were having 4hours time interval between each two consecutive feeding as compared to 2hours for control group subjects. Results: There was a significant statistical difference between both groups (p=0.000)indicating lesser hospital stay among study group subjects (52.5 % of the study group subjects were hospitalized less than one month as compared to 35 % of the control group subjects were stayed between 30 to less than 45 days). It was also found that, 57.5% of control group patients developed gastrointestinal complications as compared to 45% of the study group patients (n.s). Conclusion: intermittent 4-hour enteral feeding schedule had lowered the incidence of gastrointestinal complication and length of the hospital stay.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an emerging global epidemic disease. Egypt reported the highest incidence in the world. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers and their customers regarding HCV and HBV. Setting: The study carried out in Assiut District and City. Design: Descriptive research design. Sample: Included 350 participants (175 barbers and 175 customers). Tools of the study: Data collected by three tools; Tool (1): interview form included three parts; first part included demographic data; second part included assessment of medical and surgical history of barbers and customers and third part included assessment of knowledge regarding the HCV&HBV. Tool (2): Included Likert attitude scale. Tool (3): Observational checklist to assess practices of barbers and customers. Results: Majority of barbers and their customers (88.6% and 80.6% respectively) had poor knowledge regarding HCV and HBV. Conclusion: There was a statistical significant difference among customers' knowledge, their level of education and their residence. Moreover there was a significant difference between customers' attitude and their residence. Recommendations: Need for ongoing training and retraining programs for barbers regarding methods of prevention of parentally transmitted hepatitis. Increase public awareness about risk factors and prevention methods of HCV and HBV infection.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an emerging global epidemic disease. Egypt reported the highest incidence in the world. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers and their customers regarding HCV and HBV. Setting: The study carried out in Assiut District and City. Design: Descriptive research design. Sample: Included 350 participants (175 barbers and 175 customers). Tools of the study: Data collected by three tools; Tool (1): interview form included three parts; first part included demographic data; second part included assessment of medical and surgical history of barbers and customers and third part included assessment of knowledge regarding the HCV&HBV. Tool (2): Included Likert attitude scale. Tool (3): Observational checklist to assess practices of barbers and customers. Results: Majority of barbers and their customers (88.6% and 80.6% respectively) had poor knowledge regarding HCV and HBV. Conclusion: There was a statistical significant difference among customers' knowledge, their level of education and their residence. Moreover there was a significant difference between customers' attitude and their residence. Recommendations: Need for ongoing training and retraining programs for barbers regarding methods of prevention of parentally transmitted hepatitis. Increase public awareness about risk factors and prevention methods of HCV and HBV infection.

Personality traits are major effective factors on learning approaches, educational achievements, employer's job satisfaction and quality of care. This study aimed to investigate the compatibility of personality traits with the profession for Faculty of Nursing students at Assiut University. The descriptive research design was used on (307) first year nursing students. A self- administered questionnaire: was used to elicit the needed information. It comprised of the socio-demographic data sheet and Eysenck personality inventory. The main results indicated that the majority were single and their mothers were housewives and more than half aged 18 years old. The dominant personality among female students was neuroticism and extraversion. On the opposite, lie was the dominant personality among male students. Around two thirds of female students' was compatible with the nursing profession, but only one third of male students' was compatible. This study recommended that the Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Assiut university should include this personality test among the nursing entrance admission tests in order to select the best students those compatible with nursing profession. This could improve the quality of patient care.

Personality traits are major effective factors on learning approaches, educational achievements, employer's job satisfaction and quality of care. This study aimed to investigate the compatibility of personality traits with the profession for Faculty of Nursing students at Assiut University. The descriptive research design was used on (307) first year nursing students. A self- administered questionnaire: was used to elicit the needed information. It comprised of the socio-demographic data sheet and Eysenck personality inventory. The main results indicated that the majority were single and their mothers were housewives and more than half aged 18 years old. The dominant personality among female students was neuroticism and extraversion. On the opposite, lie was the dominant personality among male students. Around two thirds of female students' was compatible with the nursing profession, but only one third of male students' was compatible. This study recommended that the Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Assiut university should include this personality test among the nursing entrance admission tests in order to select the best students those compatible with nursing profession. This could improve the quality of patient care.

Nursing is an emotionally charged profession. The competence to manage emotion and interpersonal conflict effectively is essential for nurse managers. The aims of the present study are to determine emotional intelligence and conflict management styles used by nurse managers at Assuit University Hospitals, and examine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management Styles among nurse managers at Assiut University Hospitals. A descriptive design is utilized in the present study. The present study conducted in all units of Assiut University Hospitals, The present study included all nurses' managers who are working in different departments at the time of the study. Self–administered questionnaire sheet which consist of three parts: 1st part Personal characteristics data as name of the hospital, age, gender, marital status, educational level, and years of experience, 2nd part Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire which consists of seventeen items, and 3rd part Conflict Management Questionnaire which consists of 21 items. Results displayed a highest mean scores of conflict management styles used by nurse managers was smoothing at main Hospital ,While, at Women Health Hospital was forcing style compared to confrontational conflict management style at Pediatric Hospital. More than half of nurse managers at Assiut University Hospitals had a mild emotional intelligence level. there is a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and avoiding conflict style (-0.080). The study concluded that forcing and smoothing conflict management styles were the most two used by the nurse managers in handling conflict with their subordinates. Emotional Intelligence level was mild among studied nurse managers. Emotional intelligence was positively associated with forcing and smoothing conflict management styles that used by nurse managers. The study recommended of applying of conflict management training programs to teach people to step back and consider outcomes including EI from the perspective of team objectives,

Nursing is an emotionally charged profession. The competence to manage emotion and interpersonal conflict effectively is essential for nurse managers. The aims of the present study are to determine emotional intelligence and conflict management styles used by nurse managers at Assuit University Hospitals, and examine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management Styles among nurse managers at Assiut University Hospitals. A descriptive design is utilized in the present study. The present study conducted in all units of Assiut University Hospitals, The present study included all nurses' managers who are working in different departments at the time of the study. Self–administered questionnaire sheet which consist of three parts: 1st part Personal characteristics data as name of the hospital, age, gender, marital status, educational level, and years of experience, 2nd part Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire which consists of seventeen items, and 3rd part Conflict Management Questionnaire which consists of 21 items. Results displayed a highest mean scores of conflict management styles used by nurse managers was smoothing at main Hospital ,While, at Women Health Hospital was forcing style compared to confrontational conflict management style at Pediatric Hospital. More than half of nurse managers at Assiut University Hospitals had a mild emotional intelligence level. there is a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and avoiding conflict style (-0.080). The study concluded that forcing and smoothing conflict management styles were the most two used by the nurse managers in handling conflict with their subordinates. Emotional Intelligence level was mild among studied nurse managers. Emotional intelligence was positively associated with forcing and smoothing conflict management styles that used by nurse managers. The study recommended of applying of conflict management training programs to teach people to step back and consider outcomes including EI from the perspective of team objectives,

Good organizational climate associated with high degree of employees' satisfaction, performance, organizational commitment and decrease the intention to leave work. A descriptive correctional study design was used to determine the correlation between organizational climate and intent to leave work among nurses at main Assuit University Hospital. The total sample size comprised all nurses worked in the selected units was (140) nurse, classified as follows: (89) from general medical unit and (51) from intensive care units. The variables investigated were organizational climate and intent to leave. Data was collected by using the perceived nurse work environment organizational climate scale and the intention to leave factors questionnaire. Our results indicated a negative correlation between organizational climate and nurses’ intention to leave. In view of our findings we recommend that administrative team of Assuit University Hospital should improve the nurse's salaries, maintaining supportive relationships, sharing them in policy making and administrative decisions.