Effects of continuing nursing on negative emotions and family function in infertile women in day-care ward

Abstract

Objective To investigate the status of anxiety, depression and family function in infertile patients in day-care wards , and to explore the effects of continuing nursing on their negative emotions and family adaptability. Methods A total of 50 infertile women patients who were treated in day-care ward from February to August 2017 were selected in this study using systematic sampling. The participants were randomly divided into the intervention group (n=24) and the control group (n=26) . The control group was given routine education and general psychological care at discharge. In contrast, the intervention group received continuous nursing after discharge which including establishing follow-up files, conducting group psychotherapy, and health education through the internet. Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) , Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) , and Family Assessment Device (FAD) were used for the assessment before and two months after the discharging. The spontaneous ovulation rate and natural pregnancy rate were compared between two groups. Results There were no significant difference in HAMA scores between the two groups (P>0.05) . The HAMD score in the intervention group was significantly lower compared with the control group after two months of intervention (P 0.05) . Conclusions The continuing nursing has a good clinical effect on improving the depression and family function of infertile patients in the day-care ward. It is an extended service based on humanistic care and is worth developing in the day-care ward. Key words: Anxiety; Depression; Continuing nursing; Day-care ward; Family function