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Clinical instructor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damietta University
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Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Professor at Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA
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Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
Abstract
One common and unique microvascular consequence of diabetes mellitus is diabetic retinopathy, which gradually progresses over time and can lead to permanent vision lost. Current study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational strategies on diabetic retinopathy patients’ self-care practice, and quality of life. A quasi-experimental design (one group pre/posttest) was employed to achieve the study aim in an ophthalmology and diabetic outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital, in Benha City Qalyubia governorate, Egypt on a purposive subject of 50 diabetic patients with retinopathy. The study used structured Interview Questionnaire, Diabetic Retinopathy Patients ’Self-care Practices Assessment., and the Vision Functioning related quality of life questionnaire. Results: The total mean of the patients’ knowledge improved to 29.04 ± 7.29, 25.42 ± 7.26, and 24.62 ± 6.32 at immediate, 1st, and 2nd-month post-educational strategies implementation, respectively compared with before with statistically significant differences. The mean percentage score of the total self-care practices improved to 77.41%, 72.48% and 71.11% at immediate, 1st, and 2nd-month post-educational strategies implementation, respectively compared with before with significant differences. Along the same line, A statistically significant enhancement in their quality of life (QOL) was detected following the implementation of educational strategies (p≤ .001). The study group exhibited an improvement in overall knowledge and self-care practices after the educational strategies were implemented, with a highly significant and positive correlation to their total quality of life. The study recommended establish an educational program to instruct diabetic retinopathy patients on effective self-care practices to minimize complications. The study should be carried out for patients with diabetic retinopathy in various healthcare settings with a larger sample size.
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