Liver transplantation is an important therapeutic option for patients with life-limiting liver disease, which may present in the form of acute liver failure, end-stage chronic liver disease, primary hepatic cancers, or inborn metabolic disorders. The aim of the study:effect of educational program on activities of daily Evaluate the living among post liver transplantation patients .Research design: Quasi experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in Liver Transplantation Unit of National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample of patients who attended the previously mentioned unit through 12 months they were taken from both sexes , their age ranged from 22 to 62 years old during 12months (n= 52). Tools: three tools were used; (1) The General Data Questionnaire (2) Barthel Index Scale Results: shows that 257552 of recipients had total mean score information program implementation , then increased to 56766 % and 567352 post immediate implementation and at discharge, respectively. Also,there was positive improvement regarding patients' independency in activities of daily living post implementing educational strategy. Conclusion: the degree of independence among post liver transplantation patients significantly improved post program implementation which reflects that program was effective in improving patients' daily activity performance with high statistically significance differences. Recommendations: The need for continuous educational and training programs for post liver transplantation patients regarding activity of daily living and maintaining healthy life style. |
