Analysis of the effect of face-to-face embracing posture in the washing of external auditory canal in children / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore a method to improve the flushing degree of the external auditory canal in children (≤6 years old).Methods:A total of 160 children with external auditory canal irrigation were divided into observation group and control group by stratified randomization grouping method and there was 80 cases in each group. The children in the observation group were treated with family and children in a face-to-face sitting posture for external auditory canal irrigation. The children in the control group were in a traditional sitting position, and the children were placed on the family′s legs for external ear canal irrigation. The two groups were combined with psychological care and then compared the two groups treatment effect and the satisfaction rate.Results:In the observation group, 81.25%(65/80) children completed the external auditory canal irrigation treatment in one time. In the control group, 48.75%(39/80) children completed the external auditory canal irrigation treatment in one time ( χ2 value was 11.218, P<0.01). The compliance rate of one-time external auditory canal irrigation was 97.5%(78/80) in the observation group and was 83.75%(67/80) in the control group, there was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2 value was 8.901, P<0.01). The satisfaction rate of children`s families was 98.75%(79/80) in the observation group and 90.00%(72/80) in the control group, there was significant difference between the two groups ( χ2 value was 5.769, P<0.05). Conclusions:The use of face-to-face sitting posture for external auditory canal irrigation has the advantages of high fitness and good safety and improves the efficiency of flushing treatment.