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Effect of self- care program based on the Orem frame work on self concept in multiple sclerosis patients
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Masoodi R (MSc) *   1, Khayeri F (MSc)2 , Safdari A (PhD)3 |
1- PhD Candidate of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz,Iran , masoodi1383@yahoo.com
2- Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- PhD in Psychiatric Nursing and Hospital Educational Supervisor, Shahr-e-Kord Iran |
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Abstract: (24233 Views) |
| Background and Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive and degenerative myelin sheath of the central nervous system. Manifestation and side effect of this disease drastically impress patient’s body image and destruct self concept. The objective of the implementation of this study was to evaluate the effect of Orem self- care program on multiple sclerosis patients’ self concept. Materials and Methods: This quesi-experimental study was done on 34 MS patients referred to Ayatollah Kashani hospital in Shahrekord – Iran, during 2008. The patients were selected by convenience sampling. 8 sessions educational program based on patients needs and Orem self care frame work during 3 months were carried out and with self reporting sheets program was pursued. After 3 months self concept questionnaire completed and data were analyzed by using SPSS-11.5 software and paired T, will kakson and kruskal wallis tests. Results: Mean of self concept, prior and post intervention was 60.67+-4.20, 118.26+-3.53, respectively (P<0.05). No significant correlation was found between age, gender, educational level, marriage status, number of children, occupation, level of income, duration of outbreak, times of hospitalized with self esteem. Conclusion: This study showed that self care program based on the Orem frame work has positive effects on self esteem in multiple sclerosis patients. Therefore this program is recommended in MS patients. |
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| Keywords: Orem self care model, Self concept, Multiple Sclerosis |
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Type of Study: Original Articles |
Subject:
Nursing
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