Biopsychosocial Needs and Awareness of Patients with Deep Venous Thrombosis

Abstract

Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is the third most common acute cardiovascular disease after ischemic heart disease and stroke. Aim: This study aimed to assess biopsychosocial needs and awareness of patients with deep venous thrombosis. Design: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized. Setting: This study was conducted at the vascular surgery unit and the vascular outpatient clinic at Kafr El- Dawar General Hospital. Study subjects: A convenient sample including ninety patients with DVT. Data tools: 1) patient interviewing questionnaire. 2) Biopsychosocial needs assessment scales. Results: 61.1% of the studied patients had unsatisfactory knowledge regarding DVT, 70% of them had the highest level of fatigue and 30% were completely dependent in their daily living activities. Regarding the psychological needs, 42.2% of the studied patients had mild depression and anxiety level. Regarding the social needs, 76.7% of them had a moderate level of social dysfunction. Conclusion: More than three fifths of the studied patients had unsatisfactory knowledge, more than two thirds of them had the highest level of fatigue and less than one third of them were completely dependent. Also, more than two fifths of them had mild depression and anxiety level, while more than three quarters of them had a moderate level of social dysfunction. Recommendation: Availability of simplified and comprehensive Arabic booklet about DVT and biopsychosocial needs of patients in outpatient clinics.