Effectiveness of Nursing Educational Intervention on Physical Function among Coronary Artery Disease Patients

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Medical Surgical Nursing-Faculty of Nursing- Benha University- Egypt

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Background: Coronary artery disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout
the world. Health educational intervention can improve Physical function of CAD patients. Aim of
this study was to evaluate effectiveness of educational intervention on physical function among
coronary artery disease patients. Research Design: A quasi experimental research design was
utilized. Setting: This study was conducted in coronary care units and outpatient cardiac clinic at
Benha University Hospitals. Sample: A purposive sample of 86 patients with coronary artery
disease was included in the study. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used to collect the data;
1) interviewing questionnaire included patients` knowledge and physical function assessment. 2)
Practical Checklist. Results: The highest percentage were male more than 50 years, 73.3% having
chronic disease mainly hypertension. There were statistically significant difference in patients’
knowledge, physical function and patients’ practice (p <.001).Conclusion: The study demonstrated
statistical significant improvement of patients' knowledge, physical function and practices post
program phase compared to preprogram phase. Recommendations: Physical function for patients
with CAD should be evaluated during the plan for treatment of patient with CAD by trained nurse.

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 2, Issue 2
July 2021
Pages 143-153

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