Improving the adherence to osteoporosis treatment by using structured patient education
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a disorder in which there is a reduction of bone mass, with a consequent increase in risk of bone fracture. The term "treatment adherence" is defined as two distinct concepts, persistence and compliance. Nurses play a significant role in the consistency of treatment, and compliance to osteoporosis management. Structured education is a planned and graded program that is comprehensive in scope, flexible in content, responsive to an individual’s needs, and adaptable to patient's educational and cultural background. Aim: This study aims to improve the adherence to osteoporosis treatment using structured patient education. Subject and methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in osteoporosis clinic in Al-Noor specialist hospital, at Makah Al-Mukkaramah over a period of six months. Convenient sample of 100 Patients, classified into two groups, 50 patients assigned in each group. Two tools were used in this study. The first tool was consisted of three parts; socio-demographic data, nutrition and exercises. The second tool was an observation check list, that used to observe patients during Forteo treatment and adherence Results: There were statistical significant differences between the study and control groups regarding information about exercises, nutrition and also, the practice of Forteo administration. Conclusion: structured patient education applied through, skillful nurses help to improve patient's adherence to osteoporosis treatment. We recommended the application of structured patient education as a routine nursing care for patient with osteoporosis.
Authors and Affiliations
1,3Youssryea M. Ibrahim and *2,3Sahar M. El-Khedr
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