Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of continuous nursing on patients with advanced schistosomiasis. Methods A total of 52 advanced schistosomiasis patients discharged from our hospital between April and July of 2018 were included, and randomly divided into control group and observational group( n= 26 for each group). Patients in the control group received general guidance and routine health education upon discharge, and those in the observational group were given additional continuous nursing besides the general guidance and health education. The two groups were analyzed concerning the treatment compliance, quality of life and nursing satisfaction after 6 months. Results The total compliance rate was 88.46% (23 / 26) for the observational group and 46. 15% (12 / 26) for the control group. The difference was significant between groups( χ² = 5. 95, P< 0. 05). The scores of physical function, psychological function, social function and material state function were higher in the observational group than in the control group(t = 23. 411 ~ 62. 682, P<0. 05). The total satisfaction with nursing 96. 15% (25 / 26) and 65. 38% (17 / 26), respectively for the observational group and control group (χ² = 3. 03, P<0. 05). Conclusion Continuous nursing measures are worthy of recommendation, for they are conducive to patients with advanced schistosomiasis in improving their treatment compliance, quality of life and nursing satisfaction.

Key words: Continuous nursing, Advanced schistosomiasis, Application effect