Study of Education Needs of Operated Patients in Imam   Â  Khomeini Hospital in Urmia in 1381     I‑IKhalilzadeh 1 , P. Amini 2 M.Hemmati 3 , P. Mirmohammadi 4 , M. Vasife Asl 5     Abstract:   Introduction: Operation depends on psychosocial and physiologic factors of patients and is unique experience for every body. It is a stressor and a potential risk for his or her health and interrupts in satisfaction. Awarded patients take part in recovery process and a short recovery period of pain complications will be appeared. Education of correct care methods, control of pain and anxiety can help patients after operating phase.   Materials & Methods: A descriptive study for determining of educational needs of operated patients was done by a questionnaire in Imam Khomeini hospital in Urmia.   Results: Most of cases were female (63.3%), married (91.3%), graduated from primary school (42.3%) and (65.4%) of them were operated for the first time. 20% of them had a middle knowledge and 50% had a good knowledge about pre‑operation cares 60% of cases had a poor knowledge a 40% had a good knowledge about post‑operation cares.   Discussion: Most of cases didn't know about education of post‑operation care. Many works must be done about teaching them Nurses and other health professionals.         Keywords: Educational Needs, General Operation   Instructor of Nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences - 1   B, S of nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences - 2   Instructor of Nursing Urmia University of Medical Sciences - 3   B, S of Nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences - 4   B, S of Nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences - 5

Full-Text [PDF 123 kb]   (3017 Downloads)