Strategies for Coping with Lumber Disc Herniation Among Saudi Adult Patients in 2024

Abstract

Background: For individuals with Lumber Disc Herniation (LDH), strategies for coping are crucial since they enhance daily living activities and reduce discomfort. Aim of study: To assess coping strategies among adult patients with LDH. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Neuro-Surgery Outpatient Clinic of Taif University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Sample: A Convenient sample was used which included 151 adult patients with LDH. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used 1): A structured interviewing questionnaires to assess studied patients' socio-demographic characteristics, medical & family history and knowledge regarding LDH and coping strategies. II) The visual analog scale to assess pain intensity in studied patients with LDH. III) Coping strategy Questionnaires (CSQ) to assess coping strategies among studied patients with LDH. IV) Barthel Index of activity of daily living to assess dependency level of daily living activities in studied patients with LDH. Results: 35.1% of the studied patients aged from 35 to less than 45years, 97.4% of them had low back pain, 64.9%, affected in the L4&L5 vertebrae, 15.2% of the studied patients had good total knowledge level about LDH. 64.9% of the studied patients had moderate pain which affect duties performance, 76.8% of studied patients had independent level regarding activities of daily living and 64.9% of studied patients had moderate coping level regarding LDH. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant relation between level of coping of the studied patients and their dependency level in performing activities of daily of living. Recommendation: Develop and implement health education program to improve adult patients knowledge and practices regarding lumber disc herniation and coping strategies.