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Hanssen TA, Nordrehaug JE, Hanestad BR. A Qualitative Study of the Information Needs of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients, and Their Preferences for Follow-up Contact After Discharge. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 4:37-44. [PMID: 15718191 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2004.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2004] [Revised: 09/22/2004] [Accepted: 11/01/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background: Several studies have claimed that patients have unmet information needs after discharge following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Our overall goal is to develop a post-discharge nursing intervention program to provide patients with appropriate information and support in contexts where existing follow-up services are poorly developed. Aims: To explore the information needs of inpatients with AMI and their preferences for follow-up contact after discharge from hospital. Methods: Fourteen AMI patients aged 42–69 years participated in one of three focus groups, held between 3 and 5 months after their discharge. Results and conclusions: The findings are grouped into three themes corresponding to the major topics in the interview guide: the hospital stay, coming home, and patients' follow-up preferences. The data support the findings of previous studies that there is a systemic failure to meet patients’ in-hospital and post-discharge information needs. Most importantly, our participants’ follow-up preferences favoured open telephone lines and telephone follow-up. The results of this study provide some of the knowledge that is necessary to improve patient information and support following AMI.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tove Aminda Hanssen
- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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