ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the effect of extended care on behavior mental state of patients with Hirschsprung disease.Methods 40 cases of patients with Hirschsprung disease underwent surgery in our hospital from January 2009 to June 2010 were set as the control group.42 cases of patients with Hirschsprung disease underwent surgery in our hospital from July 2011 to June 2012 were set as the experimental group.The patients in the control group received conventional guidance after Hirschsprung disease surgery before discharge,which included dietary guidance,anus functional exercise,regular anal expansion,follow-up upon discomfort and regular re-visit.The patients in the experimental group not only received conventional guidance after Hirschsprung disease surgery before discharge,but also received systematic extended care plan.The nursing effect was compared between two groups.Results Conduct problems and hyperactivity index of patients in the experimental group were compared with those in the control group,the differences were significant.The scores of learning problems,psychosomatic disorders,impulsivity-hyperactivity and anxiety were lower,and compared with those in the control group,the differences were not significant.Conclusions Implementation of extended care for patients with Hirschsprung disease surgery can improve behavior mental state of them.