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Abstract
Summary Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, self-care practices and expectations of care among patients with glaucoma. Setting: The study was conducted at the ophthalmology Department in
Menoufia University Hospital and the Ophthalmology Hospital ( EL R Hospital) in Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Methods: o Design: Quasi experimental research design was used. o Instruments: Structured questionnaires for assessing knowledge, observational checklist to assess self-care practices Patient‟s expectations scale to assess patient’s expectations regarding the received care.
The main finding of the present study:
There was an improvement in patients’ knowledge and practice regarding glaucoma after applying nursing intervention. Concerning patient’s expectations among studied groups there was a highly statistically significant improvement among study and control
group.
Conclusion: Nursing interventions is effective methods to enhance the
clinical outcomes of the patient with glaucoma (knowledge, self-care practice
& expectations).
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Recommendation: Ophthalmic patients should receive periodic training programs to improve, update, refreshing their knowledge and practice regarding glaucoma which a better achievement of patient’s needs and providing safety.