ELmetwaly, A., Elsayed, F., Hassaneen, A. (2021). Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability. test, 8(2), 161-174. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2021.213088
Aml ELmetwaly; Fathia Elsayed; Amira Hassaneen. "Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability". test, 8, 2, 2021, 161-174. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2021.213088
ELmetwaly, A., Elsayed, F., Hassaneen, A. (2021). 'Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability', test, 8(2), pp. 161-174. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2021.213088
ELmetwaly, A., Elsayed, F., Hassaneen, A. Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability. test, 2021; 8(2): 161-174. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2021.213088

Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability

Mansoura Nursing Journal
Article 12, Volume 8, Issue 2, July 2021, Pages 161-174    PDF (382.45 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2021.213088
Authors
Aml ELmetwaly* 1; Fathia Elsayed2; Amira Hassaneen1
1Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Mansoura University, Egypt
2Medical surgical Nursing, Technical Institute, Faculty of Nursing- Mansoura University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Pott`s fracture is one of the most common lower limb fractures
representing a significant percentage of the trauma workload. Aim of the study: The study
aimed to evaluate the effect of instructional guidelines for patients with pott’s fracture to
improve physical activity and functional ability. Design: Quasi–experimental design was
utilized. Setting: The study was accomplished in orthopedic Unit at Mansoura University
Emergency & Accident Hospital then patients were followed up at orthopedic outpatient
clinics. Subjects: Purposive sample of 52 patients at orthopedic department selected
according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tools: Three tools were used. Assessment
interview questionnaire sheet includes demographic and health relevant data, knowledge
assessment sheet and Baird and Jackson Scoring System (BJSS). Results: Showed
statistically significant improving of both physical activity and functional ability level after
the application of instructional guidelines. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was
an effective effect of instructional guidelines on improving physical activity and functional
ability among pott`s fracture patients. Recommendation: It was recommended that
Handout with instructional guidelines should be distributed and be available for every
Pott`s fracture patient admitted to orthopedic department, which are supported by the
presence of a nutritionist and exercise trainer.
Keywords
Functional ability; Instructional guidelines; Physical activity; Pott`s fracture Patients
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