The Development of an Innovative Fluid Alert Device for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Paracentesis
Keywords:
Ascites, Fluid alert device, InnovationAbstract
Ascites is a significant complication of liver cirrhosis that affects patients’ health and quality of life. Patients with this condition often require paracentesis to drain the ascitic fluid from the abdominal cavity. This study aimed to develop an ascitic fluid alert device innovation for addressing the problems and the needs of healthcare personnel in managing ascitic fluid and to evaluate user satisfaction with the innovation. This research employed a research and development (R&D) design, conducted in three phases: 1) assessment of the current situation through a literature review and related studies, 2) development of a fluid alert device, and 3) pilot testing and evaluation of user satisfaction. The sample consisted of 34 participants, including registered nurses and nursing instructors. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire and a satisfaction questionnaire regarding the use of the innovation. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
The developed innovation consisted of a fluid alert device for patients undergoing abdominal paracentesis. The results revealed that the fluid drainage alert device could accurately notify the volume of drained ascitic fluid. Overall user satisfaction was rated at the highest level (M = 4.91, SD = 0.42) in terms of usability and safety.
In conclusion, the developed fluid drainage alert device effectively enhanced patient care efficiency, reduced the workload of healthcare personnel, and demonstrated potential for implementation in healthcare settings to improve the quality of care for patients undergoing abdominal paracentesis.
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