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The benefit of a solution in control of infection at pin insertion site after bone operation.

Recruiting
Conditions
Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified,
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/11/016410
Lead Sponsor
Dr VVPFs Memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

Objectives of the study:

1 To assess the effectiveness of intervention protocol in prevention and control of pin site infection among orthopedic patient with external fixator.

2 To find the association between the effect of intervention protocol in prevention and control of pin site infection among orthopedic patients with external fixator and selected demographic variables

Hypothesis of the study:

There will be a significant association between intervention protocol and pin site infection among orthopedic patients with external fixator

The study will be based on the theoritical framework of Health Belief Model.

Trial will be analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

1 Patient with external metal fixator 2 Patient who will be able to follow instruction 3 Patient with single orthopedic injury 4 Patient with multiple orthopedic injuries.

Exclusion Criteria

1 Patient with chronic diseases like DM, HTN 2 Patient with systemic infection after diagnostic test 3 Patient with previous pin insertion site infection.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction of Infection at pin insertion site10 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improved wound condition15 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dr VVPFs Memorial Hospital Ahmednagar

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Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr VVPFs Memorial Hospital Ahmednagar
🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Deepak Naikwade
Principal investigator
8888941671
deepak_naikwade@yahoo.com

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