Edukasi Prosedur Anestesi Spinal Menggunakan Media Audiovisual Untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Pasien Sectio Caesarea di RSI Purwokerto

Defrieska Guruh Setya Gusti (Universitas Harapan Bangsa, Program Studi Keperawatan Anestesiologi Program Sarjana Terapan)
Rahmaya Nova Handayani (Universitas Harapan Bangsa, Program Studi Keperawatan Anestesiologi Program Sarjana Terapan)
Tophan Heri Wibowo (Universitas Harapan Bangsa, Program Studi Keperawatan Anestesiologi Program Sarjana Terapan)

Madani: Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal
Vol 2, No 9 (2024): Oktober

Caesarean section is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, often causing high levels of anxiety in patients. Spinal anesthesia is a method of anesthesia that keeps the patient conscious during surgery, which can speed up recovery. However, lack of knowledge about this procedure can increase anxiety. The aim of this research is to increase the knowledge of caesarean section patients about spinal anesthesia procedurrs through audiovisual media at RSI Purwokerto. This community service program method uses a quasi-experimental method with conseling using audiovisual media. Data was collected through questionnaries before and after education to measure the patients level of knowledge after being provided with education using audiovisual media. Before education, most patients has insufficient knowledge about spinal anesthesia procedures. After education, there was a significant increase in their understanding. The conclusion in this community service is that the use of audiovisual media in medical education is effective in increasing patient knowledge about spinal anesthesia procedures, which can reduce anxiety and increase patient satisfaction with medical services.