Information Needs for Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: Providing Nursing Instructions | ||
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
Article 11, Volume 12, Issue 43, March 2024, Pages 118-128 PDF (902.91 K) | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2024.272040.1793 | ||
Authors | ||
Malka Mohamed Abass* 1; Shalabia Elsayed Abozead2; Ahmed Abdel- Galeel3; Attyiat Hassan Hussein4 | ||
1Nursing Specialist at Heart Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt. | ||
2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing , Assiut University, Egypt | ||
3Professor of Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
4Assistant Professor of Medical, Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
Abstract | ||
Abstract Background: Patients undergoing coronary angiography; have various needs such as physical, psychological, and social needs. Aim: To determine the information needs of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Research question: What is information needed for patients undergoing coronary angiography? Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized to conduct this study. Subjects: A convenience sample included all admitted patients for coronary angiography at Assiut University Heart Hospital for six months; the total number of subjects was 140 adult male and female. Setting: The present study was conducted in the cardiology department at Assiut University Heart Hospital. Tool: Interview patients' assessment sheet included demographic, medical data, and patient knowledge assessment. Results: The highest percentage of studied patients is the unsatisfactory level of knowledge about coronary angiography (80.7%). There is a statistically significant difference between education level and patient knowledge (p =.034). Conclusion: Patients undergoing coronary angiography had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding the disease process and coronary angiography procedure. Recommendation: Provide nursing instructions for patients before, during, and after coronary angiography procedure and educational booklet should be provided for patients with needed instructions and knowledge about coronary angiography. | ||
Keywords | ||
Coronary angiography; Information & Nursing instructions | ||
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