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

Abstract

Background : 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 conducted at orthopedic department and outpatient orthopedic clinic at the Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample: Purposive sample composed of 60 clients 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) practice. Second tool, Quality of Life questionnaire. Results: There was satisfactory level of total knowledge and quality of life related to hip joint replacement in the study group post implementation of the educational program, Conclusion: There is highly statistically significant relation between 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' problems.