Psycho- social Problems and Coping Strategies among Patients Undergoing Coronary Catheterization at Benha University Hospital

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Nursing Specialist in Nursing Institute at Manya - El Kamh, Sharkaya, Egypt

2 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Cairo University, Egypt

3 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Coronary catheterization can be a stressful experience for many patients
because of its invasive nature and potential risks. Aim of study: Was to asses psycho-social
problems and coping strategies among patients undergoing coronary catheterization. Design: A
descriptive research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: This study was
conducted at Cardiac Catheterization Unit at Benha University Hospital, Benha City, Qalubiya
Governorate. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 patients undergoing coronary catheterization was
taken from the above mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Three tools were utilized to
collect data; I: A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, II: Psychological and social
problems scale and III: Coping strategies scale. Results: Half of the studied patients had severe
level of psychological and social problems. Also, more than half of them had low level of coping
strategies. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant negative correlation between
total psychological and social problems scale and total coping strategies scale among the studied
patients. Recommendations: Designing a special rehabilitation program to provide patients undergoing
coronary catheterization with adequate support and effective coping to overcome patients' psychosocial
problems

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2022
Pages 1036-1052

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