Nursing care practice post-cesarean delivery at Wad-Medani Maternity Hospital in Sudan: A descriptive exploratory study

Cesarean section delivery in modern obstetrics is considered standard care to make childbirth safer, and appropriate nursing care is essential for quick recovery. The present investigation sought to evaluate the standard of nursing care administered following cesarean deliveries for infants and mothers by hospital protocols and established care criteria. A descriptive exploratory study was undertaken at Wad-Medani maternity hospital, Wad-Medani City, Sudan, targeting the nursing practice at the cesarean section rooms after cesarean delivery to assess some parameters such as level of education, experience of service providers and to explore the nurse’s quality of care provided post-cesarean using structured questionnaire and observational checklist. The obtained data showed that most studied nurses (36 participants) followed the procedure guidelines in the selected aspects (73% for the care provided for the mother and 54% for the care provided for the newborn). The overall practice score was 66% with variable qualities (39% done good, and 27% done fair), while 34% were not done. Moreover, correct practice was found to be higher (100% done) with a high level of education and advanced years of experience. This research suggests that nurses exhibit a moderate level of practice quality, highlighting the necessity for further enhancements in their current practice.