Qualitative research on early experience of elderly patients with second-time percutaneous coronary intervention
Hui Huang, Ling Dai, Yan Chen, Zhiqing Qiu, Ping Feng, Xiaohua Wang · Zhonghua xiandai huli zazhi · 2015
Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the early experience of elderly patients who had the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for the second time due to coronary restenosis, so as to provide targeted nursing interventions. Methods Nine elderly male patients underwent the second-time PCI were interviewed by using qualitative research method. Results The main experiences of these patients were as follows: obvious emotional disorder, rational intellectual curiosity, purposeful behavior modification and eager to obtain support from the family and society. Conclusions Nursing care for elderly male patients after the second-time PCI should involve mental care, knowledge, behavior, and family and social support. Key words: Coronary restenosis; Elderly; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Male patients; Qualitative research