Key result
Discharge readiness and hypertension history are linked to better 30-day BP self-monitoring and control.
Why the study?
To explore the association between readiness for hospital discharge and 30-day adherence to treatment among patients with coronary heart disease after coronary stent implantation.
Is readiness for hospital discharge associated with improved 30-day adherence to treatment in patients with coronary heart disease after coronary stent implantation?
Observational (n=153)
No
Is readiness for hospital discharge associated with improved 30-day adherence to treatment in patients with coronary heart disease after coronary stent implantation?
p-value: p=<0.05
Higher readiness for hospital discharge is associated with better 30-day adherence to blood pressure self-monitoring and control after coronary stent implantation.
May guide discharge planning after stenting; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
This study aimed to explore the association between readiness for hospital discharge and 30-day adherence to treatment among patients with coronary heart disease who have undergone coronary stent implantation. A prospective, observational study design was adopted. A total of 153 participants were recruited from five cardiovascular units of a tertiary care teaching hospital in China. Data were collected using the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Morisky, Green, and Levine Adherence Scale, and Patients’ Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire. The results showed that patient-readiness for discharge was high whereas the 30-day adherence to treatment remained suboptimal. Readiness for hospital discharge and medical history of hypertension were significantly associated with patients’ 30-day adherence to blood pressure self-monitoring and control ([Formula: see text] .05). This study demonstrates the importance of paying attention to discharge preparation service as it may improve patients’ 30-day adherence to treatment after coronary stent implantation.
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Liang et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease post-stent implantation (n=153). Readiness for hospital discharge was evaluated on 30-day adherence to blood pressure self-monitoring and control (p=<0.05). Readiness for hospital discharge and a medical history of hypertension were significantly associated with patients' 30-day adherence to blood pressure self-monitoring and control (P<0.05).
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