THE EFFECT OF FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATION ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS IN THE BURN WARD OF BESAT HOSPITAL IN HAMADAN, 2019

Burns are one of the major health problems in the world. Family-centered
education can help families increase their patient care knowledge. The purpose of this study was to
determine the impact of family-centered education on the knowledge of caregivers of burn patients.
Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed in 2019 on 96 burn patients of
Besat Hospital of Hamadan using convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included a
researcher-made demographic questionnaire and careers’ knowledge of caregivers. The control group
(n = 48) completed the questionnaires at baseline and 1.5 months later. After completing the sampling
from the control group, the family-centered patient care program for the intervention group (n = 48) was
administered in four sessions and they completed the questionnaires before and one and a half months
after the training. Data were analyzed by Chi-square, independent t-test and Paired t-test using SPSS 16
software.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between caregivers and patients (p> 0.05).
Independent t-test showed that the mean score of caregiver knowledge (p = 0.13) and its domains
(adaptation, diet, physical activity and physiotherapy, wound care, using equipment, starting sexual
activity, re-referral) were not significantly different in the two groups at first (p> 0.05), but after
education, the mean of caregiver knowledge and all domains. Except for the resumption of sexual
activity in the intervention group, there was a significant increase compared to the control group (p
<0.05).
Conclusion: Patient care education for burn patients' caregivers leads to increased caregiver knowledge.
Therefore, the importance of family-centered education should be given greater attention.