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Change in Blood Flow in the Paravertebral Muscles during the Application of Compression Therapy
Jandera, Tomáš ; Pavlů, Dagmar (advisor) ; Vláčilová, Ivana (referee)
Title: A Change in Blood Flow in the Paravertebral Muscles during the Application of Compression Therapy Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the effect of compression therapy on the blood supply to the paravertebral muscles when applying flossing tape around the trunk. The second aim is to theoretically introduce the compression methods used in practice to the readers. Methods: The study involved 33 probands who completed a questionnaire to obtain basic anamnestic information before the measurement. Furthermore, the range of motion of the lumbar spine was examined into flexion using a modified Schober distance and the electrode of the Précisé 8008 device was placed on the right paravertebral muscles at approximately the level of the Th/L transition to determine blood flow. Flossing tape was applied for 2 minutes around the trunk at the lumbar spine. After removal of the tape, the range of motion of the lumbar spine into flexion was measured again. The obtained data were processed by using descriptive statistics, paired T-test and linear model. The statistical significance for all T-tests was assessed at a critical significance level of 0.05. Results: Changes in the blood flow of the paravertebral muscles during and after the application of flossing have been proven....
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Issues of elastic bandage in nursing practice
VESELÁ, Kateřina
The compression therapy is often being underestimated not only by medical staff and doctors, but also by patients. Therefore, it is often perceived as a simple task frequently handed over to hospital attendants. At the nursing schools the time devoted to the issue of compression therapy is minimal. That is probably why there are nurses with a very limited information at their disposal regarding this issue. The compression therapy is nevertheless an essential part of prevention and treatment of the venous and lymphatic diseases. When the compressive bandaging is carried out efficiently, it can improve the quality of life of a patient with a venous or lymphatic disease. Moreover, it can help in preventing thromboembolic diseases during surgical interventions. However, in order for the compressive bandage to be effective, several conditions must be met. First, it has to be carried out by a properly trained medical staff. Second, it is highly important that the patient undergoes a thorough education concerning compressive bandaging, so that he or she is able to keep the bandage effective when released home. Based on evidence, the aim of this thesis is to find out how effective is the practice of compressive bandaging within nursing care. The thesis consists of two parts. The first is theoretical and it contains the findings of various researches and publications related to the issue of venous diseases, aplication of the compressive bandage, differences between elastic stockings and elastic roller bandage and the findings concerning the education of a patient. The second part is practical. It consists of a quantitative research with a participation of 192 respondents who work as nurses in medical facilities and who are therefore closest to the patient undergoing compressive therapy. The thesis is interested in the amount of knowledge nurses have in relation to the compressive bandage, in the way they apply the bandage and in the process of the education of the patient. The research shows that the choice of a type of a compressive therapy is conditioned by the supply of the ward. Furthermore, the research reveals that there is no connection between the length of the professional experience of a nurse and her or his method of applying the compressive bandage. The recommendation for practice is an educational seminar for nurses aimed at completing their theoretical knowledge. This would also serve as an opportunity to practice not only the application of the bandage, but also the use of a measuring instrument Picopress.
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Influence of compression therapy on wound healing
NOSKOVÁ, Pavlína
Theory background Compression therapy (CT) is an efficient, easily accessible and simple nursing treatment most frequently used in patient with chronic venous insufficiency and the consequently occurring venous leg ulcers. These occur often in still mobile elderly. In CT an elastic garment is applied around the leg causing increased blood circulation which helps to decrease swelling, improve venous return, narrow enlarged blood-vessels, contradict insufficient function of venous valves and promotes wound healing. Every nurse should possess the skill of correctly applying the bandage and suitably explaining the significance of the treatment to the patient. All depends on the mutual collaboration between doctor, nurse and patient. It is necessary for the nurse to be manually skilful and have sufficient knowledge on the topic of CT. Unfortunately this treatment is often underestimated by health care practitioners, especially in connection to chronic wound healing. Aim of thesis The first research aim consists of mapping the effectivity of compressional therapy for treatment of chronic wounds, where we focus on the degree to which CT helps the process. The second aim is to find out about the influence on correctly conducted technical approach to CT regarding wound healing, where the question is how correct technique of CT influences wound healing. Used methods Qualitative research was used for this thesis in the form of in-depth interviews. The majority of the interviews were recorded and subsequently transcribed; the rest was transcribed directly by hand and paraphrased. First research group consisted of respondents with chronic wounds undergoing compression therapy. Second research group was comprised of nurses who treat wounds and use compression therapy as a part of treatment. Results Answers obtained during the interviews were analysed by the pen and paper method by open coding. Nine categories resulted from this analysis. The important finding are: education, its content and the way it is conducted as well as the instruction the nurse gives on applying the bandage are most significant together with positive reaction from the patient regarding protecting the wound and releasing pain. Materials for wound treatment are selected according to necessary criteria from a wide offer of products. The technique is conducted according to individual given steps based on the condition of the wound and with suitably chosen materials. The procedure steps must be correctly followed from beginning to end. The positive influence on wound healing is manifested by increased blood supply to the limb, better blood circulation, decrease of swelling and faster wound healing. The results show that nurses agree CT is an irreplaceable supporting treatment of venous insufficiency and leg ulcers. The patient learns about the effect of CT seeing the improvement in wound healing, feeling swelling decrease and by having the wound treated and bandaged by the nurse. The influence of CT on quality of life is connected to bio-psycho-social side with both positive and negative effects on the patient. . Conclusion Due to the time demanding treatment of wound healing, compression therapy method is very beneficial for the patient. It is beneficial also for the nurse as if conducted correctly and consistently, it gives very good results over which both the patient and the nurse can feel satisfaction.
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