Evaluation of Using Compression Stocking in Postoperative Patients

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the using of compression stockings in postoperative patients.

Method: This descriptive study was conducted in a University hospital with participation of the general surgery department patients between November 15 and December 15 in 2014. The data were obtained from 75 patients who volunteer to participate. The questionnaire was prepared by the researchers benefit from literature and applied. The data were analyzed using frequency and percent wit SPSS 19.0 software package.

Results: The patient’s complaint concerning the use of compression stockings are failure to wear stockings without help and sweating. Although 60% the participants were informed about the use of compression stockings, ıt was determined that made incorrect practices (night wear etc.) in using of the compression stocking.

Conclusion: Participants didn’t have adequate information about use of compression stocking and they were accidentally detected in practice. Doctors and nurses should be given more detail information to patients about compression stockings.