Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability
ELmetwaly, A., Elsayed, F., Hassaneen, A. (2021). Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability. EKB Journal Management System, 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". EKB Journal Management System, 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', EKB Journal Management System, 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. EKB Journal Management System, 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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