The result of home nursing on the ability to prevent pressure sore in caregivers of dependent elderly

Abstract

This pre-experimental desize aim to compare the ability of in the practice of preventing pressure ulcers of caregivers of dependent elderly caregivers before and after receiving home nursing care,the subjects in this study were 30 caregivers of dependent elderly caregivers. Methods for conducting the research include a home nursing manual. The researcher has developed from the literature review and application of the theory of Start O’s self care and nursing process. The tools used for data collection consisted of a questionnaire,general information, and a pressure sore prevention competency assessment form in the dependent elderly. Statistical data were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation.and perform a comparative analysis of abilities before and after receiving nursing care at home by Paired t-test statistics.

1. General caregiver information Most of them were female 70 percent,age range found 56-75 years old,56.7 percent , housewife/butler 30.0 percent,relationship as husband and wife 36.7 percent and income less than 10,000 Baht 76.7 percent. The duration of caring for elderly 4-7 days 46.7 percent The role of the elderly caregiver is family members 86.7 percent. Experience in caring for the elderly with dependency never experienced accounted for 60 percent

2. Form the analysis of the caregiver’s ability, it was found that the pressure sore prevention dependent elderly After home nursing. Statistically significant.

From the research results home nursing should be used to promote and support nurses in charge of and work in the community to plan, follow up ,and encourage caregivers of the dependent elderly in preventive actions continued pressure sore prevention at home and the community should also bring a manual on the care and prevention of pressure sore in the elderly to caregivers and relationship to use and to help remind the practice, and there should be monitoring and evaluation home nursing can applied to increase the caregiver’s ability to prevent pressure sores in the elderly reducing the complications of dependent elderly people be less burdened and have a better quality of life.