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1Long Ling and Yanqiu Hu are clinical nurses in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Contact author: Yanqiu Hu, thzlxn@sina.com. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|January 22, 2026
Summary
Patients with aortic dissection show moderate discharge readiness, influenced by age, income, and education. Personalized plans and education are crucial for improving recovery and long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Patient Outcomes
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Discharge readiness is vital for patient outcomes, especially in high-risk conditions like aortic dissection.
- Aortic dissection is a life-threatening cardiovascular disease requiring careful post-discharge management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate discharge readiness levels in acute aortic dissection patients.
- To identify factors influencing discharge readiness to enhance post-discharge recovery and long-term prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Included 218 patients recovering from aortic dissection surgery.
- Assessed discharge readiness using a validated scale.
- Employed multiple linear regression to determine influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Mean discharge readiness score was 160.75 (SD 21.38).
- Age, education, residence, income, and recurrent dissection significantly correlated with readiness.
- These factors were identified as independent predictors of discharge readiness.
Conclusions:
- Aortic dissection patients exhibit lower-to-moderate discharge readiness, necessitating targeted interventions.
- Enhanced patient education and personalized discharge plans are critical for improving readiness, quality of life, and prognosis.
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