Qualitative research on early experience of elderly patients with second-time percutaneous coronary intervention

VernacularTitle:冠状动脉狭窄老年男性患者再次行 PCI 术后早期体验的质性研究
Author: Hui HUANG ^{1
,

2} ; Ling DAI ; Yan CHEN ; Zhiqing QIU ; Ping FENG ; Xiaohua WANG ; Yinfen JIANG
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1. 215000 苏州大学附属第二医院心内科
2. 215006 苏州大学护理学院
Keywords: Coronary restenosis; Elderly; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Male patients; Qualitative research
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;21(8):951-953
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the early experience of elderly patients who had the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for the second time due to coronary restenosis, so as to provide targeted nursing interventions. Methods Nine elderly male patients underwent the second-time PCI were interviewed by using qualitative research method. Results The main experiences of these patients were as follows: obvious emotional disorder, rational intellectual curiosity, purposeful behavior modification and eager to obtain support from the family and society. Conclusions Nursing care for elderly male patients after the second-time PCI should involve mental care, knowledge, behavior, and family and social support.