Abstract
Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a major health problem. However, there is little research into the determinants of patients’ experiences of their care when they are admitted to hospital with an ACS. Nurses across the NHS are being empowered to undertake a growing range of responsibilities but the literature on patients’ perceptions of these role changes is sparse. In this article we report findings from a patient focus group that was designed to inform the development of a patient survey. The aim of this survey was to evaluate the process of introducing ACS nurses into six hospitals in England and Scotland.
Method: Patients with a diagnosis of ACS were invited to take part in one focus group. Data were analysed using the method of constant comparison.
Results: Five men and five women (age range 51–85 years) participated. The following themes emerged from the analysis: expectations and satisfaction, competence of staff, nursing roles, communication and coordination, and discharge and transition.
Discussion: This study provides an insight into a number of potentially modifiable factors that may affect the experiences of patients who are being treated for an ACS in the NHS.
Method: Patients with a diagnosis of ACS were invited to take part in one focus group. Data were analysed using the method of constant comparison.
Results: Five men and five women (age range 51–85 years) participated. The following themes emerged from the analysis: expectations and satisfaction, competence of staff, nursing roles, communication and coordination, and discharge and transition.
Discussion: This study provides an insight into a number of potentially modifiable factors that may affect the experiences of patients who are being treated for an ACS in the NHS.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 285-291 |
| Journal | British Journal of Cardiac Nursing |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jun 2007 |