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The development of a nurse-led angina management programme
Diane Burke1, Anne Williams, Lesley Lockyer
1St. James's University Hospital, Leeds.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|October 19, 2002
Summary
Living with angina causes debilitating anxiety, impacting quality of life. An angina management program improved patient well-being through education, psychosocial support, and cardiac risk factor modification.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Angina significantly impacts patients' quality of life due to associated anxiety.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an angina management program focused on educational and psychosocial support.
- To assess the role of cardiac risk factor modification in angina care.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an angina management program within a healthcare trust.
- Provision of educational and psychosocial support to patients.
- Emphasis on modifying cardiac risk factors.
- Regular patient monitoring through nurse-led clinics.
- Utilization of multidisciplinary teamwork.
Main Results:
- The program addressed the debilitating anxiety associated with angina.
- Quality of life for patients with angina was positively affected.
- Educational and psychosocial support were key components.
Conclusions:
- Angina management programs are effective in mitigating anxiety.
- Multidisciplinary approaches and regular monitoring enhance patient care.
- Cardiac risk factor modification is integral to comprehensive angina management.
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