Qualitative research on discharge preparation service demand of patients with permanent pacemaker implantation
Objective To understand the discharge preparation service dernand of patients with permanent pacemaker(PPM)implantation,and to improve the construction of discharge preparation service plan.Methods The phenomenological research method in qualitative research was used to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 12 patients with PPM implantation admitted in the cardiology department of a tertiary hospital in Zhumadian city from October to December 2022,the interview data were sorted out and analyzed by Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method and the theme was refined.Results The needs of discharge preparation services for patients with PPM implantation can be summarized into four themes:the need for PPM-related knowledge,the need for health management guidance(physical activity,medication,psychology,follow-up),the need for family support,and the need for professional medical and health resources.Conclusion Patients with PPM implantation have a greater demand for discharge preparation services in terms of pacemaker-related knowledge,health management guidance(physical activity,medication,psychology,follow-up),family support,and professional medical and health resources,nurses should focus on such needs of patients,adopt a variety of education methods,integrate medical resources based on the Internet,establish an out-of-hospital health support system,and build an effective discharge preparation service program.
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