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

Abstract

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. ________________________________________________________________________________