Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Traction among Patients with Fracture

Globally, 178 million new fractures occur yearly, and 455 million have short- or long-term symptoms. Patients under traction should avoid prolonged immobility to avoid bedsores and circulatory, respiratory, and urinary issues. The study examined patients’ knowledge and attitudes toward reducing problems and improving nursing care. Quantitative and descriptive methods were used. In a Bangalore hospital’s surgical ward, 60 fracture patients received traction. A convenient sampling method picked the appropriate sample. Knowledge and attitude scales about traction were used to collect data. This study found that 31% of patients were 41-50 years old, 55% were female, and 76% were from metropolitan nuclear families. The Knowledge Questionnaire gave respondents a mean score of 15.8 ± 3.08, with 50% indicating somewhat sufficient knowledge, 41.6% inadequate, and 8.3% adequate understanding regarding traction. In terms of attitude, the mean and SD were 30.06 ± 5. Most respondents (66.6%) liked traction, while 33.3% disliked it. According to the study, most fracture patients were relatively aware of traction and pleased about it. Positive correlations were found between fracture patients’ attitudes and traction knowledge.