THE EFFECT OF SELF CARE PROTOCOL FOR PATIENTS WITH URETERIC DOUBLE J STENT ON THEIR HEALTH OUTCOMES

Ureteric double J stent has been common practice in the management of various urological conditions.Ureteral stent placement is associated with some degree of morbidity in the majority of patients that ranges from generalized urinary discomfort to urinary tract infection or obstructionAim of the study: evaluate the effect of self-care protocol for patients with ureteric double J stent on their health outcomes.

Research design:A quasi- experimental study design (study & control) was used to conduct this study.

Setting: This study was conducted at Urologysurgery department and Urology Outpatient Clinic affiliated to EL-Fayoum University Hospital.

Subjects: A purposive sample of 80 patients with ureteric double J stent, from both genders. Tools of data collection: I: Structured interviewing questionnaire; Part 1: Part 1: Socio-demographic data. Part 2: Patients' clinical data. a) Patients medical history. II: ToolII: Patients Level of knowledge Assessment Questionnaire Regarding Ureteric Double J Stent. Tool III: Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ). Tool IV: Patients Reported Self-Care Practices Regarding Ureteric Double J Stent. ToolV: Double J stent complications observational checklist.