Patient perceptions of care quality and discharge information following same-day cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures: A mixed-methods study.
Kate Hames, Kevin White, Cherene Ockerby and 2 others
PMID 36622955WHAT IT FOUND
Patients rated same-day cardiac catheterization care highly, especially staff trust and explanations.
Interviews showed discharge information varied, with some unsure what to watch for at home or how to arrange follow-up.
Key findings
01Survey respondents reported very positive perceptions of care, with mean scores from 4.39 to 4.83 out of five.
02On the recommendation item, the mean was 9.36, and 95 respondents, 63.3%, selected the maximum rating of 10.
03Interviews showed that discharge information varied, and most interview participants were unsure about follow-up plans beyond their procedure.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for RNs
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What it does not show
The study was done in one hospital, so its discharge practices may not match other services. Patients were recruited conveniently, and the survey was online only, so people without email or internet may be missing. The survey was already in use at the site and was not piloted for this study. Interviews involved 13 patients, so they show a range of experiences rather than how common each problem was.
Declared interests
The authors reported no funding and no conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not read the high survey scores as proof that discharge education is consistent or sufficient. The interviews showed that patients received different amounts of information, and most interview participants were unsure about follow-up plans.