Effects of Online Home Nursing Care Model Application on Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
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OE Journal. 2021;9(10):22 Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2021 Apr 23;14: 1703-1709.What this means for my practice?
The results of this trial may suggest that an online nursing care model can reduce the incidence of complications and improve function and quality of life in patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries discharged from the hospital post-surgery. With the proliferation of mobile devices and internet access around the world, online applications have an opportunity to become a significant and effective part of the patient care process. This study was limited by the single-center design, lack of psychological assessment, and small sample size. Future studies investigating the efficacy of online nursing care models are of interest.
Study Summary
Eighty patients with traumatic spinal cord injury discharged from hospital after surgery were randomized to receive an online nursing care model (n=40) or routine discharge guidance (n=40). The outcomes of interest included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short Form 36 (SF-36) quality of life questionnaire, and the incidence of complications. Outcomes were assessed 12 months post-discharge. Results of the trial revealed all outcomes to be significantly in favour of the online nursing care group compared to the control group (p<0.05 for all).
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