| publication name | Effect of patients' Education on their Performance and Outcomes regarding Lumbar Disk Herniation |
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| Authors | 1Heba, A. Ali,2safaa,M.hamed 1Ass. Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt 2Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt |
| year | 2019 |
| keywords | Educational program, lumbar disk herniation, patients, Lower back pain, satisfaction, outcomes |
| journal | |
| volume | 1 |
| issue | 3 |
| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | Heba, A. Ali |
| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Heba Ebdel-kader Ali Serageldin_heba7.pdf |
Abstract
Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition in adults and can impose a heavy burden on both the individual and society. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of patients' education on their performance and outcomes regarding lumbar disk herniation. Design: Quasi-experimental design used. Setting: The study conducted at the orthopedic outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital. Subjects: Purposive sample of 63 patients, both genders who aged from (11 - 63 years old) included in the study, Patients who were attending surgical operation regarding lumbar disk herniation excluded. Tools: Three tools used; 1 ) Structured interview questionnaire regarding the patients' demographic characteristics, medical data, and patient's knowledge questionnaire regarding lumbar disk herniation. 2 ) Observational checklist for patient's practice regarding lumbar disk herniation exercises. 3) Modified Oswestry low back pain & disability scale Result: There was a statistically significant improvement in the total level of patient's knowledge, practices & outcomes immediately post and three months post-program implementation. Also, there was a significant statistical correlation between patients' knowledge and pain disability scale three months post-program implementation. Conclusion: The results of the study conclude that the educational program was effective and its results had a significant improvement in patient's knowledge, practice, and outcomes regarding lumbar disk herniation. Recommendations: The study suggested equips the orthopedic department with simple illustrated guidelines protocol covering lumbar disc herniation practices, knowledge; Reapply this research on a more substantial probability sample acquired from different geographical areas in Egypt for generalization.