The Effect of Special Discharge Training in the COVID-19
COVID-19 Pneumonia
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for COVID-19 Pneumonia focused on measuring COVID-19, Special Discharge Training, Geriatric, Daily Life Activities, Quality of Life
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria for the study were as follows; Willingness to participate in the research, Age 65 and over, Hospitalized geriatric patients in the pandemic service, Openness to communication and cooperation, Sound mental health, Absence of sensory impairments such as vision, hearing, and speech. Exclusion Criteria: patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria
Sites / Locations
- Islam
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
Control Group:
Study Group:
Initially, the Patient Diagnostic Information Form was completed. Patients were informed about the discharge process according to the regular ward procedure and were informed about their participation in the study after discharge. One month later, patients were contacted by phone, and the Daily Life Activities Scale (DLAS) and Quality of Life Scale (SF-12) forms were completed during 10-15 minute conversations.
After obtaining informed consent from the patients, they were enrolled in the study. The COVID-19 Discharge Education Brochure, prepared by the researchers, was provided to the patients face-to-face within 10-15 minutes. One month after the discharge education, patients were contacted by phone, and the Daily Life Activities Scale (DLAS) and Quality of Life Scale (SF-12) forms were completed.