Why the study?
What are the information needs of myocardial infarction patients before hospital discharge?
Population
20 myocardial infarction patients within 72 hours of their intended discharge from an acute hospital
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant tailored community support info for older retired MI patients; leaves open whether it improves outcomes.
What are the information needs of myocardial infarction patients before hospital discharge?
Older and retired patients recovering from myocardial infarction have greater information needs prior to discharge, particularly regarding community support, highlighting the need for tailored predischarge education.
Smith et al. (2007) studied this question.
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