A Study on the Effectiveness of a Structured Information Booklet on Patients & Caregivers Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Prevention of Complications Due to Immobilisation
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Immobilization is a most common treatment provided to injured patients admitted to the orthopedic . Immobilized patients have the highest risk of complications and death associated with it. Objective: 1.To assess the level of knowledge, attitude, perception and practice of immobilized patients and their care givers regarding prevention of complications following their immobilization. 2.To find the relationship between the different areas of the knowledge domain regarding complications of immobilization between the primary care givers and the patients. Methodology: Type of study: A cross sectional, hospital based study. Statistical Analysis: The data after collection, compilation was analyzed by SPSS. Observation & Discussion: About 66(64.08%) of patients had inadequate knowledge about different aspects of immobilization and its complication.57(55.34%) had inadequate knowledge on different aspects of immobilization for prevention of complication. 2% of caregivers were only aware about pharmacological thrombophlebitis but very less i.e. 1.2% was aware about relevant information on VTE. Out of 103 caregivers (98% were family members and 2% unrelated) filled up the questionnaire which enquired about the issues related to pressure ulcer prevention & treatments. In the pretest only 3.5% individuals knew actually what pressure ulcer was, 2.3% of caregivers were aware about the cause of pressure ulcer and 95% were not able to identify the risk factors of pressure ulcer.
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Dr Rabi Narayan Dhar
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