Key result
Primary angioplasty yields overall patient satisfaction comparable to thrombolysis-based care.
Why the study?
The feasibility and patient and carer satisfaction with establishing a comprehensive primary angioplasty service compared to thrombolysis-based care were assessed.
Population
682 patients and 486 carers in eight English hospitals
Comparison
Primary angioplasty vs thrombolysis
Design
Mixed methods with postal survey and semi-structured interviews
Authors
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Patient and carer satisfaction supports primary angioplasty reorganization as acceptable; leaves open targeted improvements in discharge and aftercare.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,168)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 78% vs 71%
p-value: p=0.074
Sampson et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Myocardial Infarction (n=1,168). Primary angioplasty-based care vs. Thrombolysis-based care was evaluated on Satisfaction with overall care (rated as 'excellent') (p=0.074). Primary angioplasty-based care yielded high overall patient satisfaction comparable to thrombolysis-based care (78% vs. 71% rated excellent, P=0.074), despite being rated less convenient by carers.
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