Factors Affecting Patients' Outcomes after Acute Coronary Syndrome | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 16, Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2019, Pages 234-254 PDF (577.49 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2019.59048 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Esraa Mahmoud Abdallah; Sahar Yassien Mohammad; Asmaa Mohamed Mahmoud | ||
| Medical-Surgical Nursing department- Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams university | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome outcomes continue to be one of the most powerful measures of quality care in all health care settings for all caregivers. Nurse-sensitive outcome measurement is one of the most promising strategies that can enhance patient care and satisfaction of patients, families, and caregivers. Aim: the aim of this study was to identify factors affecting patients' outcomes after acute coronary syndrome. Design: A descriptive exploratory design. Setting: the study was conducted in the Coronary Care Units (CCU) at Ain Shames University hospital. Study subjects: A Purposive sample of 100 patients was included in this study. Tools of data collection: I-Interview questionnaire sheet. II-Patients' outcomes assessment tool .Results: The present study reveals that about half of the patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction with st-elevtion. The present study reveals that less than half of the patients suffering from diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The present study revealed that all patients under study weren’t compromised for peripheral tissue perfusion and medication response at physical health outcomes. These study finding that there are highly statistically significant positive correlations between physiological healths outcomes, psychological and social health total outcomes. Conclusion: Furthermore, there were many factors affecting patients' outcomes such as: work status, age of patients, educational level, monthly income, present and past health history. Recommendations: Health education regarding eliminating the risk factors of ACS .Establishment of centers for screening the clients at risk for ACS. More research into biological and psychosocial aspects of health outcomes is needed in order to increase the understanding of ACS and to develop more effective interventions. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Acute Coronary Syndrome; Patients outcomes | ||
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