Effect of Range of Motion Exercise Program on Improving Upper-Arm Region Joints Function for Burned Patients

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1 Demonstrator of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Plastic Surgery and Burn Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background; Exercise is a key component of burn rehabilitation across all phases of care. This study aimed to; assess burn patient’s affected upper-arm region joints function, design and implement range of motion exercise program and evaluate the effect of implementing range of motion exercise program on improving upper-arm region joints function for burned patients. Research design; pre / post test research design was utilized. Setting; the study was conducted in Burn Unit at Assuit University Hospital. Sample; (30) adult patients (male & female) admitted to the burn unit at Assiut University. Ages ranges from 18 to 65 years. Tools; for data collection included; first tool; Patient’s assessment, Second tool: Joints function assessment (pre, post). Results; There was a statistical significance difference as regard patient range of motion on upper-arm region joints in pre / post program implemntation (p < 0.005). Conclusion; upper- arm region joints function was improved among patients who received range of motion exercise program. Recommendation; simple instruction hand book should be available for burned patients.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 7, Issue 19 - Serial Number 2
volume (7)no(19)supplement December 2019
December 2019
Pages 61-69

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