Why the study?
Intensive care unit admission following cardiac surgery exposes patients to physical and psychological stressors that negatively impact recovery.
Population
38 patients recovering from cardiac surgery at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital
Design
Cross-sectional observational study
Authors
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Pain was the top reported ICU stressor post-cardiac surgery; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve recovery.
Pain, loneliness, and family concerns are the most significant patient-reported stressors during ICU recovery after cardiac surgery, highlighting key areas for targeted nursing and medical management.
Ageel et al. (2023) studied this question.
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