Effect of aloe vera pulp on pressure ulcers among bed ridden patients

Abstract

A study to assess the effectiveness of aloe vera pulp on pressure ulcers among bed ridden patients in tertiary hospitals of Sangli Miraj and Kupwad Corporation Area. The study aims to know the effect of Aloe Vera pulp on pressure ulcers among bed ridden patients. Quantitative research approach with two group pre-testpost-test was used for this study. The conceptual framework used in this study was Jennet W. Kenny’s open system model.30 samples were selected for the study by purposive sampling technique (15 in experimental group and 15 in control group).Data was collected using demographic data and self-structured tool for assessment of pressure ulcer and Numerical pain scale for assessing pain. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study result revealed that the application of aloe vera pulp along with the daily nursing care, over the 1st degree pressure ulcers was effective in reverting the condition of affected skin and also it helps in reducing the pain. In the comparison of pressure ulcer and pain level in experimental & control group unpaired t test was used. The test statistics value of the unpaired t test for pressure ulcer was 6.54 with p value 0.000, (p value is <0.05). And for pain level the test statistics value of the unpaired t test was 7.60 with p value 0.000, (p value is <0.05). Hence, the study shows that there is difference between the experimental and control group and proves that the application of aloe vera pulp along with the routine nursing care is found to be effective in treating the 1st degree pressure ulcers.