Effect of Hybrid Nursing Instruction on Patients’ Outcomes Post Gastric Sleeve surgery

Mohamed Badran, Hanan; Mokhtar Mokhtar Elsayed, Islam; Ahmed Mohammed ELmetwaly, Aml

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2022.445289

Effect of Hybrid Nursing Instruction on Patients’ Outcomes Post Gastric Sleeve surgery

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Mansoura University, Egypt

² Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Beni suef University, Egypt.

10.21608/ejhc.2022.445289

Abstract

Background: After gastric sleeve surgery, the altered gastrointestinal anatomy can lead to significant changes in how nutrients are absorbed, potentially causing deficiencies and unpleasant symptoms. therefore, the patients require specialized nursing instruction to prevent complications. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of hybrid nursing instruction on patients’ outcomes post gastric sleeve surgery. Design: quasi experimental (per-posttest) research design. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 patients, equally divided into two groups study and control group. Setting: Surgery department, of gastrointestinal center at Mansoura university hospital. Tools: Two tools were used: Tool (1) structured interview questionnaire sheet. Tool (2) Post-gastric sleeve patients’ outcomes. The study concluded that implementation of hybrid nursing instruction positively affect on post-gastric sleeve patients’ outcomes regarding knowledge, eating pattern, complications, and perception comparing to pre intervention. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in knowledge scores between study and control groups, as well as patients' eating practice pattern and perception were improved post application of the hybrid nursing instruction. comparing to pre values with (p = 0.001). Finally, patients’ complications post gastric sleeve surgery were improved. Conclusion: The study concluded that implementation of hybrid nursing instruction positively affect on post-gastric sleeve patients’ outcomes regarding knowledge, eating pattern, complications, and perception comparing to pre intervention. Recommendation: The study recommended availability of written printed guidance regarding post-gastric sleeve nursing instruction to improve patient’s outcomes.

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