Why the study?
Post-PCI hurdles decrease patients self-efficacy in performing self-care and impact quality of life, prompting an exploration of the barriers patients experience following PCI.
Patients experience physical, psychological, adherence, and medication-related barriers after PCI, highlighting the need for holistic nursing interventions to support self-care.
Post-PCI barriers may impair self-care; hypothesis-generating for support strategies, prospective trials needed before practice change.
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary heart disease (CHD), are the third biggest cause of mortality worldwide, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is one of the available treatments. The patient’s self-efficacy in performing self-care decreases as a result of several post-PCI hurdles, which has an effect on their quality of life. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the barriers that patients experience following PCI. Methods: The study design used was descriptive qualitative in 15 patients after PCI. Purposive sampling was used to conduct the participant recruitment process. Between June 2021 and January 2022, data were collected using a semi-structured interviewing method. The data were analysed through the use of thematic content analysis. Results: The thematic content analysis found four themes: 1) Perceived physical barriers; 2) Perceived psychological barriers; 3) Low adherence; 4) The adverse side effects of medications. Conclusion: The results of this study highlight the value of empowering patients to take care of themselves at home following PCI and assisting in the creation of holistic and continuity nurse intervention models.
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