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Psychosocial considerations in peripheral vascular disease. Cause or effect?
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1986
Summary
Psychosocial factors significantly impact peripheral vascular disease (PVD) development and progression. Nurses should assess these psychosocial aspects during patient care to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Psychosocial Medicine
- Vascular Health
Background:
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is influenced by psychosocial factors.
- PVD significantly impacts patients' psychosocial well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of assessing psychosocial systems in PVD patients.
- To suggest methods for psychosocial evaluation in nursing assessments for PVD.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on psychosocial factors and PVD.
- Discussion of nursing assessment strategies for psychosocial aspects.
Main Results:
- Psychosocial factors are integral to PVD etiology and patient experience.
- Specific assessment methods can identify psychosocial needs in PVD.
Conclusions:
- Integrating psychosocial assessments into nursing care is crucial for PVD management.
- Comprehensive nursing care for PVD must address both physical and psychosocial dimensions.