Designing and validating a patient education model for cardiovascular patients: protocol for a multilevel...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Education
• Cardiovascular Care

Background:

• Current patient education models for cardiovascular conditions are insufficient and lack specificity.
• Existing approaches have deficiencies and do not yield optimal patient outcomes.
• There is a need for a tailored and comprehensive patient education model for the cardiovascular community.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the design and validation process of a novel patient education model.
• To create a specific and effective educational framework for cardiovascular patients.
• To improve the quality of advanced nursing care through enhanced patient education.

Main Methods:

• A multilevel mixed-methods design combining evidence analysis, context explanation, and validity testing.
• Scoping review to identify existing patient education frameworks, followed by stakeholder experience elucidation and situational analysis.
• Internal validation via Delphi study for expert consensus and external validation through pilot testing in clinical settings.

Main Results:

• A preliminary patient education model was designed by integrating findings from the scoping review, stakeholder experiences, and situational analysis.
• The model underwent internal validation through expert consensus using a Delphi study.
• External validation involved pilot testing to assess the model's utility and impact on patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The developed and validated patient education model offers a comprehensive approach for the cardiovascular community.
• This model addresses the limitations of current educational practices, aiming to improve patient self-care, quality of life, and treatment adherence.
• The findings support the integration of this model into advanced nursing practice to enhance cardiovascular patient education and outcomes.