실습 중 탄력압박스타킹 착용이 간호학생의 하지부종 및 통증에 미치는 효과

Effects of the Application of Elastic Compression Stockings on Edema and Pain of Lower Extremity of Student Nurses during the Hours of Practical Training in Hospital

Purpose: This study was to examine the effects of the application of elastic compression stockings on edema and pain of lower extremity edema and pain of student nurses during clinical practice. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and independent t-test using SPSS Win 20.0 program. Results: Results showed significant differences in lower extremity edema (Rt. ankle: t=-6.524, p=.001, Lt. ankle: t=-6.163, p=.001 / Rt. calf : t=-6.419, p=.001, Lt. calf: t=-7.295, p=.001). and lower extremity pain (Rt. : t=-7.497, p=.001 / Lt. : t=-8.739, p=.001). Conclusion: : The results of this study revealed that the application of elastic compression stockings on lower extremity during hours of practical training is effective in relieving the edema and pain of student nurses.