Effect of Multimedia on Dietary Regimen for Patients with Urinary System Stones

Background: urinary stones are one of the most prevalent urological diseases worldwide. Aim : this study aimed to evaluate the effect of multimedia on dietary regimen for patients with urinary system stones. Design: A quasi experimental study. Setting: The study conducted at the Student Educational Hospital and Urology Department at Tanta Universal Teaching Hospital and both are affiliated to Tanta University Hospital. Subjects: A convenience sample of 60 adult conscious patients diagnosed with urolithiasis. Tools: Three tools were enrolled in the study for data collection: Tool (I) Socio-demographic and clinical data tool, Tool (II): Patients' knowledge assessment questionnaire, Tool (III): patients' perception assessment regarding using multimedia questionnaire . Results: there was a highly statistical significant difference in Patients' knowledge levels after application of multimedia through period of the study, pretest was (6.6%) which developed to (78.3%) posttest then become (80%) in follow up also the majority of the studied patients (81.7%) had satisfaction regarding using multimedia and only (18.3) didn't have satisfaction. Conclusion: the multimedia improved patients' knowledge and there was an increase in patients' satisfaction regarding using multimedia in health education. Recommendation: it was recommended that using multimedia and audio-visual materials in continuous health education regarding dietary regimen for urinary tract stone as it is important in improvement of patients' knowledge and nursing role.