A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS OF ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS ADMITTED IN PARKASH HOSPITAL, AMRITSAR, PUNJAB

Chronic stress causes biological disturbances. Admission in orthopaedic unit produces a crisis situation for both the patient and family members. If the event is not handled properly, the result may be prolonged physical and psychological instability of family member, a situation that may adversely affect patient outcome. The present researchstatementistoassessthelevelofstressamongfamilymemberpatient admitted in orthopedic ward Amritsar. Approach to research involves the description of plan to investigate phenomenon under study. In non – experimental approach, the research describes the phenomenon. A descriptive research approach will be used for present study. Non experimental research design is used assess the level of stress among family member patient admitted in orthopedic ward of Parkash hospital. In this study the sample size is 60 family member of patient admitted in orthopedic ward. It was concluded that almost any form of exercise or movement can increase your fitness level while decreasing your stress.