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publication name Coping Strategies among Adult Patients with Lumber Disc Herniation
Authors Rania Ebrahim Abd-Elzaher1 , Ebtisam Mohamed Abd-El-Aal 2 , Amina Abd-Elrazek Mahmoud 3 , and Basma Mohamed Abd-Elrahman 4
year 2023
keywords Adult Patients, Coping Strategies, Lumber Disc Herniation
journal Journal of Nursing Science - Benha University
volume 4
issue 1
pages Not Available
publisher Rania Ebrahim Abd-Elzaher1
Local/International Local
Paper Link https://jnsbu.journals.ekb.eg/article_277737.html
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Supplementary materials Rania Ibrahim Abdel Zaher_research.pdf
Abstract

Coping strategies are essential for patients with Lumber Disc Herniation (LDH) which improve performance of daily living activity and help in pain mitigation. Aim of study: To assess coping strategies among adult patients with LDH. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Neuro-Surgery Outpatient Clinic of Benha University Hospital. Sample: A Convenient sample was used which included 151 adult patients with LDH. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used 1): A structured interviewing questionnaires to assess studied patients socio-demographic characteristics, medical & family history and knowledge regarding LDH and coping strategies. II) The visual analog scale to assess pain intensity in studied patients with LDH. III) Coping strategy Questionnaires (CSQ) to assess coping strategies among studied patients with LDH. IV) Barthel Index of activity of daily living to assess dependency level of daily living activities in studied patients with LDH. Results: 35.1% of the studied patients aged from 35 to less than 45years, 97.4% of them had low back pain, 64.9%, affected in the L4&L5 vertebrae, 15.2% of the studied patients had good total knowledge level about LDH. 64.9% of the studied patients had moderate pain which affect duties performance, 76.8% of studied patients had independent level regarding activities of daily living and 64.9% of studied patients had moderate coping level regarding LDH. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant relation between level of coping of the studied patients and their dependency level in performing activities of daily of living. Recommendation: Develop and implement health education program to improve adult patients knowledge and practices regarding lumber disc herniation and coping strategies.

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