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Investigation of pre-discharge learning needs and affecting factors in individuals with burns
Ahmet Özdemir1, Ebru Yildiz Karadeniz2, Emine Kaplan Serin3
1Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Health Science, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
Background:
In discharge phase process, supporting patients to develop their own self-care strategies will increase their self-management skills and reduce complications and other health problems that may arise.
Aim:
The aim of the study is to examine the learning needs of individuals with burns regarding pre-discharge care and treatment and the factors affecting them.
Method:
Data from this cross-sectional study was collected with the "Descriptive Characteristics Form" and "Patient Learning Needs Scale (PLNS)". The study population consisted of patients hospitalized in the adult burn unit of a university hospital in eastern Turkey between May and October 2021.
Results:
In the present study, it was observed that the pre-discharge learning needs of the patients were at a high level according to the mean score of the general score of the PLNS. Education level, marital status, companion experience and body mass index effected PLNS.
Conclusions:
In light of the results, it is recommended that discharge training be planned individually and determined according to the individual's learning needs and affecting factors.
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