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Research Paper | Nursing | Egypt | Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018

Guidelines Nursing Care for Patient with Cardiac Stent at Home

Faten Khayrat | Zainab Awad Mohamed

Abstract: Aim of the study is to measure the effect of a nursing intervention program at home to prevent recurrence of cardiac stent. Research design A quasi experimental design was utilized. Settings The study was conducted at outpatient clinics of cardiovascular surgery hospital of Ain Shams University hospitals. Subjects A purposive randomly selected sample which composed of one hundred and thirty four clients after cardiac stent. Tools of data collection First tool Structured interviewing questionnaire, It was composed of 3 parts, part one socio- demographic data, part two Assess clients knowledge regarding cardiac stent. Part three client practice related to behavioral habits, nutrition and physical activities. Second tool Environmental for home condition (ventilation, cleanliness). Third tool Client medical record to assess client diagnosis, investigations, and treatments vital signs, and weight and height. Results Revealed a highly statistical significant relation between clients practice and knowledge of clients regarding cardiac stent pre & post nursing intervention. Conclusion This study concluded that, the nursing intervention program had a highly statistical significant relationship with improved knowledge and practices of clients of cardiac stent and change life style to prevent recurrence of cardiac stent. Recommendations Building up a national strategy for home care for enhancement knowledge and help in change life style for cardiac stent clients to prevent recurrence cardiac stent. Expansion of health insurance services at home to covers the needs of cardiac stent clients by nursing

Keywords: Nursing intervention, Cardiac stent, and Home care nurse

Edition: Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018,

Pages: 269 - 277

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