Effect of Implementing Intervention protocol on Self Efficacy of Patient’s Post Knee Joint Replacement

Abstract

Intervention protocol for patients' post knee joint replacement is considered a strategy for promoting their knowledge and self-efficacy at home and in the community. Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of intervention protocol implementation on self-efficacy of patients' post knee joint replacement through: 1) Assessing knowledge and self-efficacy of patients' post -knee joint replacement. 2) Designing and implementing intervention protocol post knee joint replacement. 3) Evaluating the effect of implementing intervention protocol on selfefficacy of patients' post knee joint replacement. Study design: A quasi-experimental (pre/post tset) design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted in joint orthopedic outpatient clinics at El-Demerdash Surgical Hospital which is affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals. Subject: A purposive sample of 193 adult patients from both genders was recruited for conducting this study. Data collection: 1) Patients’ interviewing questionnaire. 2) Patients’ self-efficacy scale. Results: The present study revealed a significant difference between the studied patients regarding their knowledge and self-efficacy before and after intervention protocol implementation. Conclusion: The implementing intervention protocol had a positive effect on improving knowledge and self-efficacy of patients' post knee joint replacement. Recommendations: Setup a training program for patients post knee joint replacement that aims to improve patients' self-care. Replication of the current study on a larger sample and different hospitals and community settings in order to generalize the results