The effect of self-care agency on self-perceived burden of patients with permanent bladder fistula

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of self-care agency on the self-perceived burden of patients with permanent bladder fistula. Methods From January 2016 to January 2017, the general data questionnaire, the Self-Perceived Burden Scale(SPBS), the Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale(ESCA) was used to investigate 388 cases of permanent bladder fistula in 2 hospitals in Lanzhou, Baiyin and Dingxi city, and the results were statistically analyzed. Results The total score of SPBS was (36.01±1.34) points, which was in the middle level. The total score of ESCA was (51.05±10.23) points, which was in low level. The total score of SPBS was negatively correlated with the total score of ESCA and each dimension (r=-0.496--0.168, P<0.01 or 0.05). Stratified regression analysis showed that self-care skills, self-responsibility, self-concept and health knowledge level in self-care ability were important influencing factors (P<0.05). Conclusions Nursing staff can improve the self-care ability, reduce the self-perceived burden, and improve the quality of life of patients. Key words: Cystostomy; Self-care agency; Self-perceived burden