HIỆU QUẢ GIÁO DỤC SỨC KHỎE CHO NGƯỜI CHĂM SÓC VỀ PHÒNG NGỪA HÍT SẶC KHI HỖ TRỢ NGƯỜI BỆNH ĂN QUA ĐƯỜNG MIỆNG

Abstract

Background: Caring capacity affects the physical and mental health of both patients and caregivers. Chronic disease education and proper health care practices are key to preventing events. Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of health education for caregivers on aspiration prevention when assisting with oral feeding. Subjects and Methods: The health education intervention package will be implemented from April 2023, to September 2023 with participants being family members who directly take care of the patient (caregivers). This disease belongs to the group of risk factors for aspiration when eating orally at the eight inpatient departments of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. Results: After health education, the rate of adequate knowledge increased from 31.0% to 96.4%; concern about preventing aspiration when eating through the mouth increased from 65.5% to 82.4%; and correctly following instructions increased from 74.8% to 96.2%. Conclusion: The Health Education package includes materials to prevent aspiration when eating by mouth. Direct health education using the teach-back method is effective in preventing aspiration when eating by mouth for caregivers of patients at risk.