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Humanized Nursing Care of Cataract Patients with low vision : a comparison of 2 case studies.

Authors

  • Kamonwan Aunpuk โรงพยาบาลราชบุรี

Keywords:

Cataract, Low Vision, Humanized Care

Abstract

           This research aims to compare two cataract patients with cloudy vision in real-life case study who were treated at Ratchaburi Hospital. The research tools are the patients’ medical records and real-life conditions. The aspects of comparison include real-life conditions, nursing care, health risk factors, complications, medical treatment information. The study result showed that:

               Case Study 1 had been diagnosed with cataract in the right eye and received lens replacement surgery with no complications and glaucoma on both eyes. From the real-life observations, the patient had to work and rejected the glaucoma operation due to the fear of being unable to work. From the home visit, the patient had personal necessity of having financial debts and not wanting to be the family burden.  

              Case Study 2 had been diagnosed with “mature” cataract in the right eye and received lens replacement surgery with the complications of corneal swelling. The patient had loss of vision in the left eye and was hospitalized for 6 days. The patient’s real-life conditions had been observed as is. Discharge instructions: giving instructions to the patient’s direct caregivers for the proper patient care.

         Therefore, the nurses shall give instructions/health education by not emphasizing on giving the exactly same patient care for everyone. Give instructions according to the real-life conditions of each patient to match the patient’s specific problems and limitations so that they can be properly self-reliant. Manage for less hospitalized days or one-day surgery so that the more-prepared patients can conduct self-care at home.

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2021-12-31

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): September - December

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