EFFECT OF COMPUTER-BASED OREM'S SELF-CARE MODEL ON THE QUALITY OF NURSING CARE FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN KADUNA STATE

Abstract

The quality of nursing care is an integral factor in the treatment outcomes and overall well-being of breast cancer patients. Leveraging technological advancements alongside established nursing theories can enhance care delivery. This study evaluates the impact of the Computer-Based Orem’s Self-Care Model (CBOSCM) on the quality of nursing care provided to breast cancer patients in tertiary hospitals in Kaduna State. A non-randomized intervention-control design was used, with Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) as the intervention group (CBOSCM) and Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH) as the control group (conventional care). Data were collected from breast cancer patients before and after the intervention using a questionnaire.

The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the quality of nursing care (QNC) in the intervention group, with the mean QNC score increasing from 32.00 (SD = 5.02) in the conventional care group to 37.2 (SD = 4.69) in the CBOSCM group. Additionally, the proportion of patients receiving "Good" QNC rose from 20% to 80%. These improvements were statistically significant (p = 0.007), confirming the positive impact of the computer-based model on nursing care quality.

In conclusion, the implementation of the CBOSCM has shown to significantly enhance the quality of nursing care for breast cancer patients. It is recommended that healthcare facilities adopt this model to standardize and improve nursing care delivery to patients with breast cancer.