January 1, 1995Journal of Advanced Nursing
Problems of cardiac patients in early recovery
Population
82 cardiac patients admitted to a university hospital with a myocardial infarction or for coronary artery…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
6 months after discharge
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Implication
High burden of post-discharge problems in cardiac patients; hypothesis-generating, prospective studies needed before changing practice.
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Population
82 cardiac patients admitted to a university hospital with a myocardial infarction (MI) or for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS)
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Outcome
Problems experienced in early recovery and information needed during the first 6 months after dischargepatient reported
Nearly all cardiac patients experience significant physical, emotional, and treatment-related problems in the first 6 months post-discharge, highlighting a critical need for targeted patient education and support during early recovery.
Cite This Study
Jaarsma et al. (1995) studied this question.