By: Daniel Arun Kumar.K, Abhirami M, Sumitha Devi, M Melvin David, Pavithra M N, T K Sridevi, Ann Mariya Joseph, Anita Devasia, Amy Alias, and Amrutha K B
1Professor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
2Professor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
3Professor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
5 Associate Professor, Department of Obstretics & Gynaecology Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
6 Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
7, 8,9,10 4th Year B.Sc. Nursing Students Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh
Background: Cataract, characterized by the loss of transparency in the lens, results in changes to refractive properties and heightened light scattering, leading to blurred vision or even blindness [1]. Globally, cataract stands as a primary cause of blindness [2, 3]. The occurrence of this condition increases with age, starting at 3.9% among individuals aged 55–64 and reaching 92.6% among those aged 80 and older [4]. In 2010, there were 10.8 million individuals blinded by cataracts, a number projected to surge to 40 million by 2025 due to the aging global population and increased life expectancies [6]. Cataracts, particularly prevalent among the elderly, increase the risk of visual impairment, dementia, falls, road accidents, reduced quality of life, and higher mortality rates. The proposed research seeks to evaluate the efficacy of a structured educational program in improving the understanding of patients undergoing cataract surgery at a tertiary care hospital in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh (A.P) [7,8,9,10]. Understanding the level of knowledge among patients regarding cataracts, preventive measures, and post-operative self-care is essential for developing targeted educational interventions. Methods: a Quantative pre-experimental study was conducted in December 2024 among 159 cataract patient who got admitted and undergoing cataract surgery for the first time were selected by using convenient sampling technique, informed consent were taken before the study, patients knowledge were assessed by using structured self-administered questionnaire. Results: In regards age Majority of them 68 (42.77%) of the cataract patient were belongs to age group between 61-65 years old, In regards Gender Majority 82 (51.58%) of them were Males, In regards Educational Status: The majority, 105 (66.04%), of the participants were illiterate. Concerning occupation, the majority, 84 (52.83%), were moderate workers. Hindu religion was predominant among the cataract patients, with 114 (71.70%) belonging to this group. Most of the participants, 131 (82.39%), resided in rural areas, and a vast majority, about 147 (92.45%), had no history of diabetes. Regarding pre-test knowledge, approximately 104 (65.41%) of the cataract patients exhibited inadequate knowledge, 51 (32.07%) had moderate knowledge, and 4 (2.52%) demonstrated adequate knowledge. Post-test results showed that the majority, 90 (56.6%), had moderate knowledge, 62 (38.99%) had adequate knowledge, and 7 (4.40%) had inadequate knowledge. Comparison of pre-test and post-test mean, standard deviation, “t” values, and p-values of knowledge scores among cataract patients indicated that the pre-test knowledge mean was 9.8 with a standard deviation of 4.11, while the post-test knowledge mean was 18.59. Conclusion: the study conclude thatOverall, the structured teaching program on cataract and its related aspects may prove to be a valuable educational tool in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their eye health. By equipping them with essential knowledge, the program contributes to better eye care practices, early detection of potential issues, and improved post-operative outcomes for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Keywords: Cataract its prevention, post-operative self-care management of cataract
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