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KMID : 0123520120190020184
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2012 Volume.19 No. 2 p.184 ~ p.196
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Discomfort on Wearing Thigh-Length Compression Stockings in Orthopedic Surgical Patients
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Jung Yun-Hwa
Min Hye-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the degree of discomfort and to identify factors related with discomfort in patients wearing thigh-length compression stockings after orthopedic surgery.
Methods: The participants were 105 patients wearing thigh-length compression stockings after orthopedic surgery at two hospitals in B city. Data were collected by the scale of discomfort in wearing compression stockings from July 5 to October 20, 2011.
Results: Mean score of discomfort on wearing compression stockings was significantly higher at post-op. day 3 than day 1 (t=-2.30, p=.004). Discomfort scores for ‘itching skin’ and ‘tightened leg’ items were higher than others. There was significant difference in discomfort at post-op. day 1 according to surgical regions. The total score of discomfort at post-op. day 3 was positively related with the body mass index (r=.20, p=.041).
Conclusion: Wearing thigh-length compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis may cause physical and psychological discomfort for orthopedic surgical patients. To reduce discomfort in wearing compression stockings, nurses need to intervene discomfort and problems related to the stockings post-operatively.
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KEYWORD
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Compression stockings, Orthopedic procedure, Discomfort, Venous thrombosis
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