The Effect of Tele-Nursing Application on Self-Care Ability and Daily Living Activities in Fracture Surgery Patients

Tele-nursing based on Orem's Self-Care Theory was applied to patients with lower extremity fracture surgery. Phone/video calls 24-48 after discharge. hours, 7-10. day,18-21. day, 28-30th day and 40-45th day. day was made. Telephone or video conference interviews were held on the day and time convenient for the patient. After each meeting, the date and time of the next meeting was planned. The video conferencing method (zoom, skype, whatsapp, etc.) was presented to the patient's preference and the decision was made together. In phone/video conference calls, patients were informed about their current problems. Additionally, patients' questions were answered. Prior to tele-nursing monitoring, the researchers identified emergent or urgent situations; Patients were informed that they should consult their doctor if this occurs. The interview with each patient lasted an average of 30 minutes.