Effect of Educational Program on Quality of Life for Patients Post Hip Joint Replacement

Abstract

Total hip replacement (THR) has evolved into a reliable and suitable surgical procedure to relieve pain and restore function among patients with damaged or degenerated hip joints and chronic pain and improved patients' quality of life. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on quality of life for patients post total hip replacement through the following 1- assess patients ' level of knowledge and quality of life, 2- plan and implement educational program for patients with total hip replacement 3- Evaluate effect of education program on quality of life for patients' with Total hip replacement. Design: A quesi experimental design was used to utilize this study. Setting: The study was conducted at orthopedic department and outpatient orthopedic clinic at the Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample: Purposive sample composed of 60 patients from the previous mentioned setting divided into two groups. Tools: Two tools are used for data collection; first tool, an interviewing questionnaire designed by the researcher to assess a) socio-demographic data, b) medical history past, present & family history, C) knowledge, D) self-care practice. Second tool, Quality of Life questionnaire. Results: There was improve in satisfactory level of total knowledge, practice and quality of life related to hip joint replacement in the study group post implementation of the educational program in comparison to the control group. Conclusion: There is highly statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding knowledge, practice and their quality of life after hip joint replacement. Recommendations: Establishing a special educational program to provide patients with adequate knowledge and training to overcome patients' complication.