Title Pravilna primjena inhalacijske terapije
Title (english) Proper application of inhalation therapy
Author Marko Rudnički
Mentor Tomislav Meštrović (mentor)
Committee member Ivo Dumić-Čule (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee member Tomislav Meštrović (član povjerenstva)
Committee member Marijana Neuberg (član povjerenstva)
Granter University North (University centre Varaždin) (Department of Nursing) Koprivnica
Defense date and country 2022-09-30, Croatia
Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE Public Health and Health Care Public Health
Abstract Inhalacijska terapija je medicinski postupak koji se provodi u svrhu liječenja, udisanjem ili usisavanjem pare ili plinova lijekova koji su prethodno raspršeni u kapljice ili čestice. Dva osnovna cilja inhalacijske terapije su ublažavanje upalnog procesa i ubrzavanja izlučivanja, odnosno smanjenje retencije sekreta u dišnim putovima. Uspješnost inhalacijske terapije izravno je povezana s pacijentovom suradnjom i pravilnim korištenjem propisanih inhalatora. Glavna zadaća medicinskih sestara/tehničara za pravilnu primjenu inhalacijske terapije je edukacija pacijenata.
Istraživanjem koje je provedeno na 302 ispitanika u Pulmološkoj ambulanti Opće bolnice Varaždin, utvrđeno je da je znanje pacijenata o pravilnoj primjeni inhalacijske terapije zadovoljavajuće. Od četiri skupine inhalacijske terapije, najčešće korištena vrsta su MDI inhalatori (44,7%). O važnosti redovnog uzimanja inhalacijske terapije, osviještena je većina ispitanika (93,4%). Što se tiče dobi pacijenata i znanju/vještinama uzimanja inhalacijske terapije, rezultati su pokazali da nema značajne razlike između dobi ispitanika i znanja o pravilnoj primjeni inhalatorne terapije.
Rezultati su pokazali da medicinske sestre, u najvećem postotku unatoč nedostatku kadra i vremena uspijevaju provoditi adekvatnu edukaciju pacijenata o pravilnoj primjeni inhalacijske terapije.
Glavna uloga magistre sestrinstva kod pravilne primjene inhalacijske terapije je edukacija pacijenata, ukazivanje na pogreške prilikom uzimanja inhalatora te usmjeravanje pacijenata na prepoznavanje simptoma i znakova egzacerbacije bolesti kako bi se pravovremeno javili svom liječniku i spriječili daljnje komplikacije. U procesu edukacije potrebno je pacijentu pružiti podršku, poticati na ga verbalizaciju emocija vezanih uz bolest i liječenje. Sretan, zadovoljan i educiran pacijent ogledalo su medicinske sestre koja uspješno primjenjuje svoje znanje i kompetencije u poboljšanju zdravlja pacijenata.
Abstract (english) Inhalation therapy is a medical procedure that is carried out for the purpose of treatment, by inhaling vapor or gases of drugs that have been previously dispersed into droplets or particles. The two main goals of inhalation therapy are to alleviate the inflammatory process and to speed up secretion, i.e. to reduce the retention of secretions in the respiratory tract. The success of inhalation therapy is directly related to the patient's cooperation and proper use of prescribed inhalers. The main task of nurses/technicians for the correct application of inhalation therapy is patient education.
The research conducted on 302 respondents in the Pulmology Outpatient Clinic of Varaţdin General Hospital found that patients' knowledge of the proper use of inhalation therapy is satisfactory. Of the four groups of inhalation therapy, the most frequently used type are MDI inhalers (44.7%). The majority of respondents (93.4%) were aware of the importance of regular inhalation therapy. Regarding the age of the patients and the knowledge/skills of taking inhalation therapy, the results showed that there is no significant difference between the age of the subjects and the knowledge of the correct application of inhalation therapy.
The results showed that, despite the lack of staff and time, the largest percentage of nurses manage to provide adequate education to patients on the proper use of inhalation therapy.
The main role of the nurse in the correct application of inhalation therapy is to educate patients, point out mistakes when taking inhalers, and direct patients to recognize symptoms and signs of disease exacerbation in order to contact their doctor in a timely manner and prevent further complications. In the process of education, it is necessary to provide support to the patient, to encourage him to verbalize emotions related to the disease and treatment. A happy, satisfied and educated patient is the mirror of a nurse who successfully applies her knowledge and competences in improving the health of patients.
Keywords
inhalacijska terapija
edukacija
medicinske sestre
Keywords (english)
inhalation therapy
education
nurses
Language croatian
URN:NBN urn:nbn:hr:122:477595
Study programme Title: Nursing Study programme type: university Study level: graduate Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra sestrinstva (magistar/magistra sestrinstva)
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