Effect of Patient Centered Care on Anxiety and Quality of Sleep among Patients with Cataract Surgery

Authors

1 Master degree in Nursing Science

2 professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University.

Abstract

Patient ,centered care is a vital element of daily living and overall well-being of cataract patients. Cataract is the second cause of visual impairment and the first cause of blindness globally. Study purpose: to evaluate the effect of patient centered care on anxiety and quality of sleep among patients with cataract surgery. Setting:  The study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department in Menoufia University Hospital. Method: Design: Quasi experimental research design was used. Sample: A consecutive sample of 100 adult patients with cataract was selected for the current study. Instruments: Structured questionnaires assessing patient Socio-demographic data and medical data, anxiety questionnaire and pittsburg sleep quality index (PSQI). Results: Mean score of patient’s anxiety pre intervention 97.28±5.40 and 97.52±6.57 among study and control group respectively. While, there were highly statistical significant difference post (1,2 &3) intervention with p value <0.001. Concerning mean score of patient’s sleep quality index pre intervention 40.68±1.69 and 40.76±1.81 among study and control group respectively. While, there were highly statistical significant difference post (1,2 &3) intervention with p value <0.001. Conclusion:  Patient centered care is effective method to enhance the clinical outcomes, improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety. Recommendation: Patient centered care should be carried out for cataract patients in ophthalmology setting to increase their knowledge about disease, meet their needs, improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety.

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