Ulcerative colitis (UC) refers to a disease in which the lining of the colon becomes
inflamed. In patients with Ulcerative colitis, the immune system inappropriately targets the lining
of the colon. Most cases are treated at home, which points to the importance of self care in its
management. The study aim was to determine the effect of an educational program on ulcerative
patients knowledge and self care practices. To conduct this study a sample of sixty in patients
with Ulcerative colitis was selected from the tropical medicine department in Assiut University
hospital. They were divided into two equal study and the control groups. The study group
received an educational program. Data were collected using a patient assessment interview sheet.
Pre- post comparisons of patients' knowledge and practice showed statistically significant
improvements in the study group but not in the control group, p<O.OO I. it could be well controlled
through proper patient education. Therefore, it is important for nurses to teach patients about the
condition to enable them to take an active role in own health care decisions and treatment. The
study recommends implementation of the developed educational program for all patients with
ulcerative colitis.