Evaluation on effect of health education in prevention of recurrence of glaucoma / 中国实用护理杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
; (36): 55-56, 2009.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-395388
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Objective To discuss the effect of health education in prevention of recurrence of glaucoma. Methods 62 cases of patients with glaucoma surgery were given the health education on disease knowledge, intraocular pressure monitoring, diet, living, sports, etc. The intraocular pressure and recurrence of glaucoma before and after health education were compared. Results 58 cases of patients with intraoeular pressure to achieve anticipated criteria, the average intraocular pressure was (17.9 ± 1.7)mm Hg (1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa), which was greatly alleviated compared with that before health education. 4 patients with recurrence, the recurrence rate was 6.45%, the average intraocular pressure was (27.9 ± 2.3) nun Hg. After health education, the excellent rate of patients' total score on the glaucoma- related knowledge ac -quired was 83.9%, which was higher than that pre-education level. After health education, patients' self-care capacity was markedly improved, compared with pre-education level. Conclusions It is effective to prevent the recurrence of glaucoma, improve the glaucoma- related knowledge and self- care level by strengthen health education for patients with glaucoma.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Artigo