Journal article
Patient and family perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention and those kept overnight
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Vol.62, pp.1-8
2021
Abstract
Objective
To explore perceptions and experiences of patients discharged the same day (or not) and their family members towards same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention.
Design and methods
A qualitative interpretative design. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with consented patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention, and their family members (n = 23). Data were analysed using a content analysis approach.
Setting
This study was undertaken in the cardiac services department of an Australian tertiary hospital.
Main outcome measures
Perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge.
Findings
A total of 31 patients and 23 family members were interviewed. Two categories emerged from the analysis: communication challenges with hospital staff and perceptions of same-day discharge. Family members were often not provided discharge instructions, and some same-day discharged patients felt vulnerable following discharge. When asked, most participants perceived same-day discharge as a preferred option because of its comfort and convenience. Some expressed uncertainty towards same-day discharge due to feeling anxious and apprehensive. Others misperceived same-day discharge as a signal that their heart problem was fixed without realising their underlying chronic health conditions.
Conclusion
Most patients and family members perceived same-day discharge as a preferred option. However, strategies are needed to support their transition from hospital to home, therefore, recognising and improving their long-term disease management.
Details
- Title
- Patient and family perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention and those kept overnight
- Authors
- Yingyan Chen (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityFrances Lin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - LegacyAndrea Marshall (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Vol.62, pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.iccn.2020.102947
- ISSN
- 1532-4036
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Health - Nursing
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99488505302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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