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VOL. 7, ISSUE 5 (2022)
A study to assess the effectiveness of vitamin-C spray with lip emollient (vaseline) to relieve dry mouth and thirst among preoperative and postoperative patients admitted in GIMSR hospital, Visakapatnam
Authors
Saroj Gopal, C H Tulasi
Abstract
Back ground of study: The skin is the largest organ of the body, accounting for about 15% of the total adult body weight. It performs many vital functions, including protection against external physical, chemical, and biologic assailants, as well as prevention of excess water loss from the body and a role in thermoregulation. The skin is continuous, with the mucous membranes lining the body's surface Bedsores can happen when a person is bedridden or otherwise immobile, unconscious, or unable to sense pain. Bedsores are ulcers that happen on areas of the skin that are under pressure from lying in bed, sitting in a wheelchair, or wearing a cast for a prolonged time. Bedsores are also called pressure injuries, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers. Bedsores can be a serious problem among frail older adults. They can be related to the quality of care the person receives. If an immobile or bedridden person is not turned, positioned correctly, and given good nutrition and skin care, bedsores can develop. People with diabetes, circulation problems, and poor nutrition is at higher risk. Method: After obtaining administrative permission and ethical clearance from IEC, GIMSR, Visakhapatnam, 30 Pressure ulcer patients subject was selected a sample using non probability purposive sampling technique on critically ill patients were taken for the study with an experimental pre-test and post-test group. Pilot study was conducted on 2 subjects to check the reliability of tool and feasibility of the study. The tool used in the study was standard Pressure ulcer scale for healing(PUSH tool).The collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study results shows that most of the Pressure Ulcer patients in the experimental group, 14(93.3%) were aged above 46 years, 8(53.3%) were female, 7(46.7%) had primary education, 8(53.3%) belonged to joint family, 7(46.7%) were residing in rural area, 5(33.3%) were government employee, 6(40%) had monthly income of Rs.5000 – 7000/month, 15(100%) had mixed type of diet, 14(93.3%) had no known allergy and 10(66.7%) had no habits. The study results also shows that most of the Pressure Ulcer patients in the control group, 14(93.3%) were aged above 46 years, 8(53.3%) were male, 8(53.3%) had primary education, 8(53.3%) belonged to joint family, 7(46.7%) were residing in urban area, 6(40%) were self-employed, 6(40%) had monthly income of Rs.10001 – 15000/month and Rs.5000 – 7000/month respectively, 15(100%) had mixed type of diet, 15(100%) had no known allergy and 5(33.3%) had no habits. The study results shows that most of the Pressure Ulcer patients in the experimental group, most of the Pressure Ulcer patients, 2(13.3%) were admitted in the hospital due to CVA and ischemic stroke, 6(40%) had no hereditary disease, 7(46.7%) had hypertension as comorbid condition, 6(40%) were comfortable in supine and lateral position,13(86.7%) had history of previous hospitalization, 4(26.7%) were hospitalized due to hypertension and diabetes mellitus and 8(53.3%) had moderate pain The study results also show that in the control group, most of the Pressure Ulcer patients, 2(13.3%) were admitted in the hospital due to OP poisoning, 14(93.3%) had no hereditary disease, 7(46.7%) had hypertension as comorbid condition, 7(46.7%) were comfortable in lateral and prone position, 12(80%) had history of previous hospitalization, 9(60%) were hospitalized due to hypertension and 8(53.3%) had severe pain. viii In the experimental group, the mean score of BMI was 25.33± 3.15 with a median of 25.0. The minimum score was 20.0 and the maximum score was 30.0. In the control group, the mean score of BMI was 24.90±3.65 with a median of 25.0. The minimum score was 20.0 and the maximum score was 30.0. Conclusion: The study conclusions were the research attempt to show that the knowledge has been gained by the researcher during the study and also an attempt to generalize the findings. The following conclusions were drawn on the basis of present study showed to promote the healing of pressure ulcers in ICU after acquiring the bedsore were reduced to prevent the complication and to have a healthy life there by to reduce the mortality and morbidity rates.
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Pages:12-17
How to cite this article:
Saroj Gopal, C H Tulasi "A study to assess the effectiveness of vitamin-C spray with lip emollient (vaseline) to relieve dry mouth and thirst among preoperative and postoperative patients admitted in GIMSR hospital, Visakapatnam". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 5, 2022, Pages 12-17
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