Objective To explore effect of mind mapping health education in postoperative rehabilitation of patients with severed finger replantation.
Methods A total of 115 patients with severed finger replantation were randomly divided into two groups. The observation group (n=58) carried out health education after finger replantation by excellent presentation of picture accompanying essay. The control group (n=57) underwent rehabilitation education for replantation of severed finger according to routine procedures. The excellent and good rate of finger function recovery, compliance rate and satisfaction were compared between the two groups.
Results The excellent and good rate of finger function recovery, compliance rate and satisfaction of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group(P < 0.05).
Conclusion The mind mapping has clear structure, and is favorable for nurses' education, patient's memory and recovery.