DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICAPPED PROSTHETIC LEG CARE GUILINES AT DON TUM HOSPITAL NAKHON PATHOM PROCVINCE

Abstract

     This research was research and development aimed to studied the problem condition of people with prosthetic leg disabilities , set guidelines for caring for people with prosthetic limbs and development of guidelines for the care of the handicapped prosthetic leg at Don Tum Hospital Nakhon Pathom Province. The study period is between October 2019 and September 2021, totaling 24 months. Sample size were those who have been diagnosed with prosthetic limbs at Don Tum Hospital Nakhon Pathom Province during the year 2019 amounting to 425 cases, year 2020 numbering 140 cases and year 2021 amounting 86 cases. Data were
collected by questionnaire and analyzed by frequency distribution, percentage, arithmetic mean Standard deviation F-test by Repeated measurement technique, pairwise comparison by LSD and Content Analysis.

     The results of the study found that readiness before wearing prostheses during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 in general and in each aspect are as follows basic leg stump care, To wrap the cloth ready for the prosthetic leg, Managing conditions that occur after
dismemberment, Steps to prepare your muscles and sit and straighten your knees, Practicing movements in different positions and stretching exercises to prevent muscle tension and understanding of prosthetic limb care There was a statistically significant difference at the .05 level, with the year 2021 having the highest mean score.