Health Illiteracy and Satisfaction with the Quality of Nursing Care among Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgeries | ||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Article 10, Volume 13, Issue 53, September 2025, Pages 101-112 PDF (844.94 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Research | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.385048.2090 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Eslam Hassan Saad Sharafelden* 1; Magda Ahmed Mohamed2; Mohammed Mahmoud Mostafa3; Wafaa Ramadan Ahmed4 | ||
| 1Nursing Specialist and Nursing Supervisor, Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Assiut University Heart Hospital, Egypt | ||
| 2Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| 4Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Cardiothoracic surgery involves complex, high-risk procedures requiring optimal patient engagement and understanding. Limited health literacy may impact patient outcomes and satisfaction in this critical care setting. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the Cardiothoracic Surgery Ward of Assiut Cardiac University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample of 230 adult patients aged 20–65 years admitted for cardiothoracic surgery was included. Tools: Data were collected using two tools: (1) a patient interview questionnaire comprising demographic data and medical assessment, and (2) the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ). Results: Half (50%) of participants were aged 40–Conclusion: Inadequate health literacy is prevalent among cardiothoracic patients, potentially influencing satisfaction and healthcare navigation. Educational interventions are needed to address this gap and enhance patient-centered care. Recommendations: Develop tailored educational programs targeting health literacy and patient satisfaction in cardiothoracic surgical settings. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cardiothoracic; CABG surgery; health literacy & Satisfaction | ||
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