ĐÁNH GIÁ KIẾN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH TỰ CHĂM SÓC CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH SAU PHẪU THUẬT PHACO TẠI BỐN BỆNH VIỆN MẮT KHU VỰC TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH THUỘC TẬP ĐOÀN Y KHOA SÀI GÒN

Abstract

Background: Cataract remains the leading cause of preventable blindness. Phacoemulsification is the gold-standard treatment, but outcomes depend largely on patients’ postoperative knowledge and self-care practices. Objectives: To determine the proportion of patients with correct knowledge and practice after Phaco surgery, analyze related factors, and evaluate the correlation between knowledge and practice. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at four MSG Eye Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City (June–August 2025) on 429 patients after one week of surgery. Data were collected using a 20-item structured questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.76) and analyzed with SPSS 26.0. Results: 91.4% had good knowledge; 73.2% had good practice. There was a moderate positive correlation between knowledge and practice (ρ = 0.449; p < 0.001). Residence, hospital, and caregiver support were significantly associated. Conclusions: Although patients demonstrated good knowledge, a gap persists between understanding and practice. Standardized education and caregiver involvement are recommended to improve postoperative self-care outcomes.