J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  1996 Dec;3(2):171-182.

A Study on the Relationship between Discomfort and Depression of the Patients with Cast or Traction

• Chung YS

Abstract

This study was performed to explore relationships between depression and discomfort of patients with cast or traction. 112 patients were selected from several hospitals in Jeon-buk province. Data were collected from Feb. 26th. to March, 2nd. of 1996 using survey interview designed by the investigator. Data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation, t-test ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Results were as follows: 1. The depression score and the discomfort score were positively correlated (r=.3654, p=.0001) 2. The result shows that the score of ADLs (activities of daily living) and the score of discomfort were negatively correlated and they were statistically significant (activity r=-.1980, p=.0363; eating r=-.3483, p=.0002; bathroom r=-.4207, p=.0001; wearing r=-.4602, p=.0001. bathing r=-.3489, p=.0002).

Keyword

distress; depression

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Baths
Depression*
Eating
Humans
Jeollabuk-do
Research Personnel
Statistics as Topic
Traction*