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Holli A DeVon1, Sally H Rankin, Steven M Paul
1Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis Health System, Sacramento, California 95817, USA. holli.devon@ucdmc.ucdavis
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|November 25, 2010
Summary
The Know & Go! intervention effectively educated patients about coronary heart disease symptoms and risk factors post-angioplasty. Patients found the educational program safe, acceptable, and highly satisfactory.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Education
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) necessitates comprehensive patient understanding of symptoms, risk factors, and care-seeking behaviors.
- Effective patient education is crucial for managing CHD post-angioplasty and improving health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Know & Go! intervention in improving patient knowledge of CHD.
- To assess patient satisfaction and acceptability of the educational intervention.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 64 patients (32 women, 32 men) hospitalized for angioplasty.
- The experimental group received the Know & Go! slide presentation at baseline, 2, and 4 months post-discharge.
- Knowledge assessment via pretest and posttest, with a satisfaction survey for the experimental group.
Main Results:
- The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher posttest scores, indicating improved knowledge (F = 15.21; P < .001).
- No significant clinical or sociodemographic differences were observed between groups.
- Patients reported high satisfaction with the Know & Go! program and its computer technology (M = 9.57 ± 1.83).
Conclusions:
- The Know & Go! intervention is a safe, effective, and acceptable educational tool for patients with coronary heart disease.
- Pilot testing results support further refinement and validation of the intervention for CHD patients.
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