Development and Evaluation of a Web-based Ostomy Self-care Education Program.
- Author:
Ae Ran KIM
1
;
Hyeoun Ae PARK
Author Information
1. Samsung Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ostomy;
World Wide Web;
Patient Education;
Self-Care
- MeSH:
Education*;
Internet;
Needs Assessment;
Ostomy*;
Patient Education as Topic;
Self Care*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
2005;11(1):35-44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based ostomy self-care education program and to evaluate its effects on ostomates' self-care knowledge and self-care behavior. METHODS: Based on the needs assessment and literature review, a Web-based ostomy self-care education program was developed and modified incorporating feedbacks from nurse experts panel. The experimental group received the ostomy self-care using the Web-based program and the control group received the traditional education. The level of self-care knowledge and self-care behavior were measured and were compared between the experimental and the control groups. RESULTS: The levels of self-care knowledge and self-care behavior in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. CONCLUSION: This study implies that a Web-based education program for the ostomates can be used to improve ostomy self-care.
