An intervention study about prevention and proper management of pressure sore

Date of Completion

1996

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Pressure Ulcer, Primary Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Trial

Abstract

Pressure sore or decubitus ulcer is a leading complication off several disease entities such as stroke, paralysis, and spinal cord injury. Pressure sore in a disease which can readily be managed or controlled through prevention. The key to prevention is proper education on pressure sore. The researchers used the descriptive design using survey technique. Self-made questionnaire was distributed to 14 respondents were health workers in Leoncio Mangbat Health Center at Dasmariñas, Cavite chosen simple quota sampling. The survey instrument used pre-test and post-test questionnaires and written in Filipino. And in line with this the researchers developed a manual on pressure sores in order to educate the community health workers of Leoncio Mangbat Health Center at Dasmariñas, Cavite on the prevention and proper management of pressure sores. The manual included the definition, classification, causes, common sites, preventive measures and management of pressure sores. Manual was then distributed and a simple lecture was given. The results of the test were analyzed using standard deviation and t-test. The study also showed that all of the respondents showed increase in their knowledge about pressure sores based on the results of the post-test scores as compared to the test scores. Overall average score for the pre-test was 13.07 out of 20, while the mean scores for all the post-test is 18.14 out of a percent 20. Based on the data obtained in the study, the researchers concluded that the manual, along with the training seminar helped in increasing the knowledge and awareness of health care workers on the prevention and proper management of pressure sores. Although the study done was successfully in attaining its general objectives, the respondents. A training lecture showing the practical aspects of pressure in a bigger study with more respondents.

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