Effects of Orem’s Self-Care Model on the Life Quality of Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures

Table 3

Partial specific measures against complications of wholly compensatory nursing, partially compensatory nursing, and supportive educative nursing in the experiment group.

Against pneumonia	Systematic respiratory function exercise; encouraging deep breathing; effective coughing up phlegm; blowing a balloon or application of breath training devices; sitting up more and earlier; back-patting for sputum excretion; aerosol inhalation.
Against deep venous thrombosis	Counseling and encouraging; observing the swelling and pain of the limbs; replenishing blood volume appropriately such as drinking more water; monitoring clotting function; application of painkillers; anticoagulant drugs; continuous active motion of the lower limbs; physical measures (continuous passive motion; intermittent pneumatic compression; venous foot pump; graduated compression stockings); going to the ground earlier.
Against urinary infection	No catheterization for short operation time; drinking more water; urethral mouth care on time; strict asepsis procedure of catheterization; keeping the catheter unobstructed; bladder function exercise before withdrawal of the catheter; pulling out the catheter as soon as possible; fomenting the lower abdomen.
Against wound problem	Cold compresses; covering wound with dressing completely; keeping wound dressing dry and clean; disinfection completely and changing fresh dressing on time; encouraging a high-protein diet; proper application of antibiotics.
Against bedsore	Antidecubitus mattress; defecation care and keeping clothes and skin clean; changing the position frequently; turnover on time; covering with soft dressing; doing local massage; physical therapy.