Exploring expectations and needs of patients undergoing angioplasty

• Published in: Journal of vascular nursing Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 93 - 99
• Main Authors: Aazami, Sanaz, Jaafarpour, Molouk, Mozafari, Mosayeb
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - psychology; Attitude to Health; Coronary Disease - therapy; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Iran; Male; Middle Aged; Nursing; Qualitative Research; Social Support; Uncertainty; Iran
• ISSN: 1062-0303; 1532-6578
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2016.04.003

This study aimed to explore needs and expectations of Iranian patients who undergone angioplasty procedures. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recently, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) has frequently been used as a substitute for coronary artery surgery, representing a less invasive and more cost-effective procedure. However, little information is known about the experiences and needs of patients undergone PCI. This research involved a qualitative study that employed the content analysis method. A semi-structured in-depth interview protocol was carried out using a face-to-face approach. Researchers reached to theoretical saturation by interviewing 18 patients who undergone angioplasty. Constant comparison analysis was used with simultaneous data collection. Three themes emerged from this study including Uncertainty, Procedural knowledge and Social Support. The findings from this study enhance our understanding on expectations and needs of patients who undergone PCI. These findings help nurses and health-care providers to develop and provide pre and post-procedural care according to each individual needs and experiences. This Iranian study not only contributes to other international study but also, emphasizes on the need for pre-procedural awareness and post-procedural support of patients who undergone PCI. •Themes emerged include uncertainty, procedural knowledge, and social support.•Patients try to have healthier behaviors after angioplasty.•Adequate information is not given during the continuum of admission and discharge.•Findings enhance our understanding on expectations and needs of Iranian patients after percutaneous coronary intervention.