Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of jaw exercises training program on minimizing post-operative complications for patients with mandibular fracture. Design; A quasi-experimental design. Setting; data were collected from trauma department and maxillofacial surgery outpatient clinic at Assiut University Hospital. Sample: A purposive (60) adult patients with mandibular fracture, the age between (18 to 65) years who were randomly divided into study and control group. The study group received jaw exercise training program, while the control group received routine hospital care. Data were collected through: three tools; 1) An interview questionnaire sheet, 2) Assessment patient knowledge about Jaw exercises, and 3) Assessment of post-operative complications......
Keywords; Complications, Exercises, Fractures, Mandibular, Post-operative, Training program
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