Effects of different CT angiography technology-based nursing methods on patients with coronary artery heart diseases

Effects of a 360° virtual counselling environment on patient anxiety and CCTA process time: A randomised controlled trial

INTRODUCTION

This study investigated whether a 360° virtual counselling environment (360°VCE) was more effective at decreasing patients' anxiety than routine standard of care counselling for patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), and if there was any difference in the process times for both of these groups.

METHODS

A total of 86 patients underwent CCTA in this randomised controlled trial. Patients were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The 360°VCE was developed using spherical panoramic images and non-immersive 360° technology. The primary outcome, anxiety, was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The secondary outcome, CCTA process time, was measured from the time of arrival in the department until end of examination.

RESULTS

Pre-scan anxiety was lower among patients in the 360°VCE group immediately before CCTA in comparison to patients in the control group (p = 0.015). Women demonstrated higher levels of anxiety than men in both groups. No between-group differences were discerned in CCTA process time.

CONCLUSION

Access to 360°VCE can reduce patients' pre-CCTA anxiety levels.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

The presented results can be used to improve patient counselling and care, reduce anxiety among patients undergoing CCTA, and optimise the CCTA examination procedure.

Effect of CICARE Communication Mode on Disease Uncertainty, Self-Nursing Ability, and Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Objective

To study the effect of CICARE (Connect, Introduce, Communicate, Ask, Respond, Exit) communication mode on disease uncertainty, self-nursing ability, and quality of life in patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods

From January 2021 to December 2021, 102 patients with CAD after PCI were randomly divided into a research group (n =51) and a control group (n =51). The former received CICARE communication model nursing intervention, and the latter received routine doctor-patient communication nursing. To study the scores of disease uncertainty scale (MUIS), Frankl treatment compliance scale (Frankl), self-care ability scale (exercise of self-care-a), quality of life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), and Newcastle nursing satisfaction scale (NSNS) before and 1 week after nursing.

Results

After one week of nursing, the MUIS score of the research group was lower than that of the control group, and the score of Frankl treatment compliance scale of the research group was higher than that of the control group. After 1 week of nursing, the ESCA score of the research group was higher compared to the control group (p < 0.05), and the WHOQOL-BREF score of the research group was higher compared to the control group (p < 0.05). After one week of nursing, the NSNS score of the research group was higher compared to the control group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

The application value of CICARE communication mode nursing intervention in patients with CAD after PCI is more remarkable, and it is more helpful to reduce patients' disease uncertainty, enhance treatment compliance, promote patients' self-nursing ability, and strengthen quality of life and nursing satisfaction.

Clinical Application Value of Multimedia Education and Nursing Intervention in a Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

To explore the application value of multimedia education and nursing intervention in a coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). A total of 120 patients who underwent a 256-slice spiral CCTA examination in our hospital from April 2019 to April 2020 were selected. Patients were divided into two groups of 60 patients each, that is, the control group and the observation group, using a random number table method. The control group received traditional education before an examination, and patients were given routine breathing training. The observation group was given multimedia education and nursing intervention. The heart rate (HR), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and respiratory rate in the two groups were observed. The psychological status, imaging quality, and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. The HR, DBP, SBP, and respiratory rate of the observation group were all lower compared to those in control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( p < 0.05). Following multimedia education and nursing intervention, the anxiety and depression scores of patients in the observation group were considerably lower compared with those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( p < 0.05). Observation group image quality I level higher than the control group, and the proportion of patients with the difference was statistically significant ( p < 0.05). The proportion of grade II to IV patients was lower in the observation group than in the control group; however, the difference was not statistically significant ( p > 0.05). There was a significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (χ2, p = .031). For patients undergoing a CCTA examination, multimedia education and nursing intervention can effectively improve their immediate psychological state, control their heart rate, and blood pressure before the examination, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions and improve imaging quality, thereby improving the overall reliability of a clinical diagnosis.

Roles of Nursing in the Management of Geriatric Cardiovascular Diseases

The nursing field occupies the largest secion of the cardiovascular healthcare services. Despite this, the roles of nursing within the cardiovascular healthcare system has not been well displayed. The authors searched PubMed and Embase (between January 1, 1950, and June 17, 2021) and created a narrative review of recent publications regarding the role of nursing in the management of geriatric cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with geriatric CVD, which includes mainly myocardial ischemia and heart failure, were enrolled. Nursing can improve the outcomes of myocardial ischemia and heart failure. It plays a pivotal role in the recovery, rehabilitation, and outcomes of geriatric CVD, especially for chronic heart diseases. Taken together, this paper compiled is focused on the current status of cardiovascular nursing and may facilitate future treatment and rehabilitation in geriatric CVD.