A Survey in Parents of The Patients With Shunted Hydrocephalus
Journal Title: Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish - Year 2006, Vol 23, Issue 4
Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate the parents’ knowledge on hydrocephalus, shunt and their problems. The survey was planned to answer the questions regarding the socio-economic status of the parents, their knowledge on hydrocephalus such as definition, cause and treatment, shunts and shunt complications. Sixty parents answered the questionnaire. Of 60 parents, 31 were female and 29 were male. Education level of the parents had a significant effect on the knowledge of the parents regarding the definition and cause of hydrocephalus, and why a shunt is implanted. The children of the parents who had been given information about the disease and shunt had more frequent shunt revisions than those who do not. In conclusion, no matter the education level of the parents, they should be informed and trained about the disease of hydrocephalus and signs and symptoms of shunt failure to prevent the morbidity and mortality of shunt complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Gülbin YILMAZ, Yusuf ERŞAHİN, Tuncer TURHAN
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