Why the study?
What is the state of social networks and the need for social support among elderly persons three months after their first myocardial infarction?
Population
128 elderly persons between 65 and 94 years of age, three months after their first myocardial infarction
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
3 months post-myocardial infarction
Authors
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May warrant assessing unmet support needs in elderly post-MI patients; leaves open whether interventions improve recovery.
What is the state of social networks and the need for social support among elderly persons three months after their first myocardial infarction?
Elderly patients generally have adequate social networks after a first myocardial infarction but still experience an increased need for emotional and instrumental support, highlighting the importance of healthcare professionals assessing and addressing these needs.
Hildingh et al. (1997) studied this question.
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