Designation of knowledge and ability of neonatal nurses on peristomal skin care

Introduction: The main objective of the management of stoma in neonates; is to develop high quality care and evidence-based nursing.The basic headings for the criterias required for this; are appropriate application of ostomy care and training of health care professionals. Method: This study had been conducted as descriptive to assess the knowledge and skills of nurses working in neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital about peristomal skin care, between 2012-2013 in Ankara, Turkey. The data was collected by three separate forms in order to evaluate the descriptive characteristics of nurses and neonates and the knowledge and skills of nurses about stoma care. The forms, that were used in the research to determine nurses' knowledge and skill levels, were based on 9 experts' opinion. Information form was filled by 120 nurses, skill form was filled by the researcher by observing 75 nurses who performes stoma care. Information form consisted of 14 questions with at least 0 and a maximum of 100 points. Skill assessment form consisted of 26 steps. Evaluating for each step was carried out as