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Coronary artery bypass grafting : patients' and health professionals' views of recovery after hospital discharge

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Dunckley, Maria, Ellard, David R., Quinn, Tom and Barlow, Julie (2008) Coronary artery bypass grafting : patients' and health professionals' views of recovery after hospital discharge. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Vol.7 (No.1). pp. 36-42. doi:10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2007.06.001 ISSN 1474-5151.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2007.06.001

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Abstract

Background
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is effective in relieving symptoms and reducing mortality but some patients report no improvement or a decline in quality of life and hence do not experience a good recovery after surgery. Little published research has explored patients' and particularly health professionals' views on barriers and facilitators to recovery or the processes by which these factors affect recovery.

Aims
To identify post-discharge facilitators and barriers to recovery after CABG.

Methods
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 patients who had previously undergone elective, isolated, first-time CABG and with 10 health professionals experienced in caring for these patients.

Results
Thematic analysis identified the following themes: person characteristics, including the impact on recovery of anxiety, depression, optimism and determination; rehabilitation classes; social support; and the effect of surgery. Findings indicate a complex relationship between the various barriers and facilitators to recovery and explore possible processes by which these influences on recovery operate.

Conclusions
Findings have indicated areas where health professionals can intervene to aid patients' long-term recovery, and thereby maximise the benefits of CABG, by providing information, support and reassurance particularly to patients who appear anxious and/or depressed.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN: 1474-5151
Official Date: March 2008
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March 2008Published
Volume: Vol.7
Number: No.1
Page Range: pp. 36-42
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2007.06.001
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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