Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition in adults and can impose a heavy burden on both the individual and society.
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of patients' education on their performance and outcomes regarding lumbar disk
herniation. Design: Quasi-experimental design used. Setting: The study conducted at the orthopedic outpatient clinic at Benha University
Hospital. Subjects: Purposive sample of 63 patients, both genders who aged from (11 - 63 years old) included in the study, Patients who
were attending surgical operation regarding lumbar disk herniation excluded. Tools: Three tools used; 1 ) Structured interview
questionnaire regarding the patients' demographic characteristics, medical data, and patient's knowledge questionnaire regarding
lumbar disk herniation. 2 ) Observational checklist for patient's practice regarding lumbar disk herniation exercises. 3) Modified
Oswestry low back pain & disability scale Result: There was a statistically significant improvement in the total level of patient's
knowledge, practices & outcomes immediately post and three months post-program implementation. Also, there was a significant
statistical correlation between patients' knowledge and pain disability scale three months post-program implementation. Conclusion: The
results of the study conclude that the educational program was effective and its results had a significant improvement in patient's
knowledge, practice, and outcomes regarding lumbar disk herniation. Recommendations: The study suggested equips the orthopedic
department with simple illustrated guidelines protocol covering lumbar disc herniation practices, knowledge; Reapply this research on a
more substantial probability sample acquired from different geographical areas in Egypt for generalization. |
