This case study illustrates the rationale and evidence base underpinning the holistic nursing care of patients following a myocardial infarction.
May inform holistic post-MI nursing care in select cases; leaves open generalizability pending controlled trials.
Quality nursing care of the patient with a myocardial infarction is realized in accordance with evidence-based practice and by the willingness of nurses to adjust nursing practice as new evidence emerges. The framework for the holistic care of the patient following a myocardial infarction encompasses a comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation process. The intention of this case study is to illustrate the rationale and evidence base underpinning the holistic approach to the care of this patient group.
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Jacinta Kelly (2004) studied this question.
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