Nursing interventions based on Snyder’s hope theory for depression following percutaneous coronary interventions: A clinical study

BACKGROUND Patients with depression following coronary heart disease often exhibit insufficient psychological resilience and self-care abilities; therefore, emphasis must be placed on nursing interventions. AIM To analyze the application value of problem-oriented education combined with nursing interventions based on the Snyder hope theory model in depressed patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS This study included 150 patients diagnosed with PCI postoperative depression because of coronary heart disease between February 2022 and February 2024. Participants were divided into two groups: A control group (n = 75) receiving problem-oriented education and an observation group (n = 75) receiving combined nursing interventions based on the Snyder hope theory model. Depression status, psychological resilience, self-care ability, and quality of life were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Before nursing interventions, there were no significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05). After the interventions, depression scores decreased while psychological resilience, self-care ability, and quality of life scores increased significantly in the observation group compared to that in the control group, with statistically significant differences noted (P < 0.05). This combined approach can enhance psychological resilience, improve self-care abilities, and elevate the overall quality of life, warranting further promotion in clinical practice. CONCLUSION Combination of problem-oriented education and nursing interventions based on the Snyder hope theory model effectively alleviates depression in patients following PCI for coronary heart disease.