The development of a teaching program and caregivers' skill development to prevent urinary tract infections in patients with urinary catheterization at home.

Abstract

     This research and development, the objective was to study the results of developing a program for teaching and developing caregiver skills to prevent urinary tract infections in patients with urinary catheters at home. The sample group were village health volunteers. or care givers of the elderly (Care Givers), a total of 40 person. The tools used to collect data include a general information questionnaire. Knowledge assessment about urinary tract infections and care for patients with urinary catheters and assessment form for skill training according to infection prevention measures. Data analysis using numbers, percentages, averages and standard deviations. Compare study results before and after using paired t-test statistics.
     The results of the study found that. Knowledge: 1) Knowledge about urinary tract infections Before participating in the activity, the average score was 7.93, which was at a moderate level. After participating in the activity, the average knowledge score increased to 8.83, which is at a very good level. Compare before-after Participating in activities was significantly different at the .05 level. 2) Knowledge about caring for patients with urinary catheters and preventing infection. Before participating in the activity, the sample group had knowledge about urinary tract infections. Has an average score of 8.67, which is at a very good level. After participating in the activity, the average knowledge score increased to 9.77, which is at an excellent level. Compare before-after Participating in activities was significantly different at the .05 level. Practical skills for preventing infection: 1) washing hands in 7 steps 2) putting on and taking off gloves 3) using a Mask 4) wearing a gown. Before participating in sample activities There is an average score in the range of not performing for 2-3 items. After participating in the activity, the average score was in the range for correct performance of all questions. Using research results for use by village health volunteers or care givers of the elderly, who participate in training according to the program. Cared for 28 patients with urinary catheters at home. After 3 months of follow-up, it was found that these patients had no urinary tract infections.