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Effectiveness of the educational program “Eye Health“ in self-caring in caregivers of the largest post-taked adult of cataract at the National Institute of Oftalmology 2018
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-11-29) Ibarra Yancan de Villegas, Mirtha; Montes Pariona, Juana; Calsin Pacompia, Wilmer
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the educational program "Eye Health" in self-care among caregivers of elderly patients who underwent cataract surgery at the National Institute of Ophthalmology in 2018. Methodology: A study with a quantitative design, quasi-experimental method. A prospective, longitudinal study, with a sample of 45 caregivers. The instrument used was the application of a questionnaire and checklist, with prior informed consent. Results: In the pre-test, 100% had a low level of knowledge regarding self-care. Regarding practice, 100% did not apply knowledge of self-care. In the post-test, after the intervention, 60% achieved a moderate level of knowledge, and 31.1% achieved a high level of knowledge about self-care. Regarding self-care practice, after the educational intervention, 100% applied the knowledge. Thus, the effectiveness of the educational program was evident. The Wilcoxon Z test (-5.862) was used, finding a statistically significant result (p = 0.000). Conclusions: The educational program "Eye Health" was effective in increasing caregivers' knowledge about postoperative care for cataract surgery patients. After the educational program, most caregivers understood that warning signs and symptoms include pain and red eye. They learned that after surgery, they should consider mobility restrictions, avoid lifting heavy objects, and that eye drops should be applied after washing hands, shaking the drops, and applying them to the operated eye. A 10-minute waiting period between applications of each drop improves absorption.