Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 1, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Published on: December 6, 2024
Discharge Education Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Randomized
Yesim Yaman Aktas1, Hacer Gok Uğur2, Oya Sevcan Orak3
1Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey.
Purpose:
This study aimed to determine possible effects of a discharge education intervention on anxiety and depression among cardiac surgery patients in a private hospital in the city of Ordu, Turkey.
Design:
A randomized controlled trial.
Methods:
Thirty-three patients were placed in standard care group and 33 into standard care plus discharge education group. Patients in the discharge education group were provided an individual training from the first day of the hospital admission until the day of the discharge. The standard care group received usual discharge instructions.
Findings:
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-anxiety subscale scores were not significantly different between patients in the discharge and standard care groups (group: F = 1.58; P > .05). There was a significant difference for depression, indicating that the discharge education group had significantly lower depression than the standard care group (group: F = 19.23; P < .01).
Conclusions:
Our findings supported that the discharge education intervention reduced depression in cardiac surgery patients.
Related Concept Videos
Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care
Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management
Discharge Summary Forms
Here's a detailed look at the key components and guidelines for preparing a discharge summary:
Dysrhythmias VII: Nursing Management of Dysrhythmias
