Development and efficacy study of innovative shoulder injection gown on embarrassment and satisfaction levels in patients with shoulder tendon disease

Abstract

Background: The number of shoulder injections in patients with shoulder tendonitis is increasing. The patient's body must be exposed. In men, the upper body is completely exposed. In women, the outer shirt must be removed and the chest is covered, which can cause embarrassment. However, there is no development of a gown that reveals only the patient's body to protect the rights of patients.

Objective: To develop and study the effectiveness of an innovative shoulder injection gown designed to reduce embarrassment in patients with shoulder tendonitis and the satisfaction of patients, doctors and nurses, using an ergonomic design and appropriate materials.

Methodology: This study used quasi-experimental research with two groups, measured before and after the experiment. The sample consisted of 64 patients with shoulder tendonitis, divided into an experimental group using the innovative shoulder injection gown (32 patients) and a control group (32 patients). The sample group assessed satisfaction with the innovation: 5 doctors, 5 nurses. The research instruments consisted of an innovative shoulder injection gown developed to reveal only the patient's body. The data collection instruments consisted of a general data record form. Shyness scale, satisfaction assessment of patients, doctors and nurses, analyzed and calculated by computer using ready-made programs. By analyzing personal data by frequency distribution, mean, percentage, chi-square value and t-statistics.

Results: The sample group was between 30 and 67 years old, mostly female. The mean shyness score of the experimental group using the shoulder cover innovation was lower than the control group. Statistically significant (p < .001). The experimental group was most satisfied with the innovation, similar to the medical personnel group who were also most satisfied.

Conclusion: The results of this research can be used to develop medical devices that help improve the quality of treatment for patients. It serves as a guideline for improving the quality of nursing care for patients according to the principles of holistic nursing and protect patient rights.