Background: Preeclampsia (PE) belongs to the spectrum of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and if untreated leads to dangerous consequences for both the mother and the baby. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate effect of continuous care model on quality of care among women with preeclampsia. Research design: Quasi-experimental design (pre-posttest, one group) was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecological out -patient clinic at Benha University Hospital. Sampling: A purposive sample of 75 women with preeclampsia was recruited. Tools of data collection: Three tools included 1) A self-administered questionnaire,2) self-care reported practices questionnaire, 3)World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF. Results: The result of current study showed after implementation of the continuous care model, the total mean score for total quality of life of the studied sample was higher than the score before implementation with a highly statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.001) and there was a highly significant statistical positive correlation between total self-care reported practices and total quality of life regarding preeclampsia at pre, immediately post and one month post-intervention phases. Conclusion: Continuous care model had a positive effect on self-care practices and quality of life among women with preeclampsia therefore, the study hypotheses were supported. Recommendations: Continuous health education program for pregnant women regarding preeclampsia can help in providing continuous support and early detection of preeclampsia during pregnancy. |
