| Feeling fixed and its contribution to patient satisfaction with primary angioplasty: a qualitative study. | |
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PMID: 18694657 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Primary angioplasty is being used increasingly as an alternative to intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. AIMS: To explore positive and negative views of patient and carer experiences of undergoing primary angioplasty. METHODS: We undertook semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=16). We identified a thematic framework from transcripts then coded data according to themes identified. RESULTS: Participants were extremely positive about their experiences of primary angioplasty. They were impressed by the speed and efficiency of the process and their quick recovery from feeling extremely ill. Participants expressed a high degree of confidence in the procedure and many spoke of being 'fixed' following resolution of their symptoms. This may have been engendered by witnessing the procedure take place as well as successful treatment of a potentially fatal heart attack. The speed of resolution and feeling of being fixed led some participants to question whether they had actually had a heart attack. CONCLUSIONS: The 'high-tech' efficient procedure of primary angioplasty and fast recovery contributes to high levels of patient satisfaction. The feeling of being fixed and lack of belief at having had a heart attack may have implications for uptake of rehabilitation and lifestyle changes following hospital discharge. |
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Fiona Sampson; Alicia O'Cathain; Steve Goodacre |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-08-09 |
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Title: European journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology Volume: 8 ISSN: 1873-1953 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
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Created Date: 2009-05-11 Completed Date: 2009-07-30 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101128793 Medline TA: Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 85-90 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Health Services Research, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield S1 4DA, UK. f.c.sampson@sheffield.ac.uk |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary / nursing, psychology* Attitude to Health* Coronary Artery Disease / nursing, psychology* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Nursing Methodology Research Patient Satisfaction* |
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//Department of Health |
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