Effect of Online Distance Learning on COVID19 Patients’ Knowledge, Self-monitoring and Self-care at Assiut City

Ramadan Ahmed, Wafaa; Thabet Mohammed, Ghada; Mohammed Hassan, Anaam; Salim Aidroos Al Hebshi, Hadad; A Mohammed, Aml

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2021.170485

Effect of Online Distance Learning on COVID19 Patients’ Knowledge, Self-monitoring and Self-care at Assiut City

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

² Fellow medical Surgical Nursing, Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt

³ Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hadhramout University, Yemen

⁴ Community and Family Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

10.21608/ejhc.2021.170485

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 is spread by human-to-human through droplets, feco-
oral, and direct contact with patients during 2-14 days. Therefore, applying preventive
measures to control COVID- 19 infection is the most critical intervention. Aim: To evaluate
the effect of online educational program on COVID19 patients' knowledge, self-monitoring,
and self-care. Subjects and methods: Design: A quasi-experimental (Pre & Post-test) study
was conducted on 112 COVID-19 patients; online pretest during their staying at isolation
areas and online posttest one month later after discharge from isolation areas. Setting:
Isolation area at Assiut university dorms, in addition to isolation areas in all Assiut university
hospitals which include Main University Hospital, Urology University Hospital and Al-
Rajhi University Hospital , moreover online posttest from patients' homes .Tools: Three tools
were used which conducted by on line way, on-line self-reported COVID -19 knowledge
questionnaire, daily self-monitoring form and self-care questionnaire. Results: there was a
significant statistical difference between pre, post online education regarding patients’ self-
care toward COVID-19 in physical, mental, professional, and social well-being domains with
p.value (0.0001, 0.004, 0.0001,and 0.0001) respectively. Also, there was a positive
correlation between patients' knowledge and patient self-care post online education.
Conclusion: Online distance learning has a great effect on COVID19 patients' knowledge,
self-monitoring, and self-care in isolation units. Recommendations: Providing a printed
copy of the educational brochure in outpatient clinics for patients and their relatives

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