Why the study?
To describe changes in disease-related knowledge and educational needs over time in individuals with coronary heart disease.
Population
308 patients hospitalized for CHD
Design
Prospective observational survey study
Authors
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Should not yet change CHD discharge-education practice; leaves open whether literacy-tailored follow-up can close persistent need gaps.
Despite a slight increase in disease-related knowledge over 6 months, patients with CHD continue to have substantial unfulfilled educational needs after hospital discharge.
Svavarsdóttir et al. (2023) studied this question.
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