Humanistic care interventions in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans

OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate the application value of humanistic care interventions in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans (LEASO). METHODS We enrolled 98 LEASO patients undergoing interventional therapy in our hospital into this study, among whom 47 cases received conventional care interventions (the regular group) while the other 51 received humanistic care interventions based on conventional care interventions (the research group). The two groups were compared in negative emotions, complications, and quality of life of patients. RESULTS Scores of negative emotions were lower in the research group than in the regular group after care (P < 0.05). The pain intensity decreased in both groups after care, with a sharper decrease in the research group (P < 0.05). The incidence of complications was lower in the research group than in the regular group after care (P < 0.05). The pain-free walking distance (PFWD) increased remarkably in both groups after care, with a longer PFWD in the research group than in the regular group (P < 0.05). Scores of the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) increased after care in both groups (P < 0.05), with higher SF-36 scores in the research group than in the regular group (P < 0.05). SF-36 reflects the quality of life of patients from four aspects including vitality, emotional state, social function, and role-emotional. The care compliance and satisfaction level with care of patients were higher in the research group than in the regular group (P < 0.05). The care compliance rate and patient satisfaction level with care were higher in the research group than in the regular group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Humanistic care interventions can reduce postoperative pain intensity and improve the quality of life in patients with LEASO.