Factors Predicting Patient Discomfort after Coronary Angiography.
10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.860
- Author:
Ae Ran PARK
1
;
Ja Yun CHOI
Author Information
1. St. Garollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Affective symptoms;
Precipitating factors;
Coronary angiography
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary;
Coronary Angiography/*psychology;
Coronary Disease/psychology/radiography;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Predictive Value of Tests;
Preoperative Care;
Questionnaires;
Sex Factors;
Sleep;
Urination
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2009;39(6):860-867
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that predict discomfort after coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among hospitalized patients. METHODS: A total of 203 patients who underwent coronary angiography or PCI were recruited from C hospital located in S city, J province, from June through August 2008. The level of discomfort was measured and standardized by two instruments, discomfort questionnaire and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). RESULTS: Stepwise multiple regression showed that the factors predicting the level of discomfort were type of angiography, gender, previous angiography, dysuria, pre-information, and sleep satisfaction, which together explained 30.6% of the total variance of the level of discomfort. CONCLUSION: Patients who had previous experience with these procedures, received a pre-information about the upcoming procedure, had no dysuria, and had slept well after the procedure were less likely to complain discomfort. Pre-informed education should be given by nurses to patients who will have an angiography or PCI to reduce their physical and emotional discomforts.
