Assessment of physical, psychological and social needs for patients after coronary angioplasty

Abstract

The needs of cardiac patients have come to the forefront of contemporary clinical practice. Impressively, the provision of information has slowly been acknowledged as a key component of therapy that promotes healthcare decision-making.The aim of this study: The aim of this study was to assess physical, psychological, and social needs of patients after coronary angioplasty.Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study.Subjects: A convenience subject of all available patients (N=100).Setting: The study was carried out at cardiac care unit at Tamia central hospital, El Fayoum Governorate.Data collection tools: Two tools were used for data collection (I) Sociodemographic assessment questionnaire: which included (a) Socio-demographic data (b) Past medical and surgical history data Questionnaire (c) Patients knowledge Questionnaire. (II) Assess patients needs after treatment with angioplasty questionnaire.The results: There was a strong positive correlation between total needs, physical needs, social needs and psychological needs, and between attitudes, psychological needs and autonomy.Conclusion: The majority of patients after coronary angioplasty had greater physical, psychological and social needs must be provided it to prevent hospital re admission and reduce mortality rate after coronary angioplasty.Recommendation: Assessment of physical, psychological and social needs for patients regarding different cardiac disorders after coronary angioplasty.