EFFECTIVENESS USE OF CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE GUIDLINE (CNPG) FOR PREGNANT W0MEN WITH PRETERM LABOR IN YASOTHON HOSPITAL

Abstract

This study is quasi-experimental the objective is to study nursing practice guidelines for caring for pregnant women with preterm labor in Yasothon Hospital. Using the concept of Orem's self-care and the concept of health behavior in terms of health belief patterns, it was conducted between August and November 2023. The study was conducted on a purposively selected sample consisting of 1) registered nurses. 2) Pregnant women with preterm labor.

Research has found that pregnant  women with preterm labor who receive care according to nursing practices can delay delivery, causing their pregnancy to reach term or closer to term ,increasing from the previous 54.28 percent to 85.71 percent compared to the  same period in 2022. Using nursing practices helps pregnant women to have a high level of knowledge and understanding of self-care 75.0 percent of registered nurses are overall satisfied at the level the most ( = 4.23, S.D.= 0.43).

Suggestions from research results: Pregnant women who have the knowledge and understanding to take care of themselves appropriately can affect the reduction or relief theof preterm labor and follow-up visits from nurses after discharge. It can promote confidence in pregnant women to take better care of themselves.