Myths and misperceptions in pacemaker patients: a quasi experimental study to assess effect of an educational intervention
| Autor: | Shazia Rasheed, Faisal Qadir, Fariha Hasan, Ghulam Kubra, Azam Shafquat |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Activities of daily living Patient Cardiac pacemaker business.industry Mean age Affect (psychology) Education Quality of life Intervention (counseling) RC666-701 Quasi experimental study Artificial Electromagnetic fields/adverse effects Or education Physical therapy Medicine Electric power supplies/adverse effects Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system In patient business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Arrhythmia, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2466-1171 |
| Popis: | Background Misconceptions regarding activities after pacemaker implantation can result in restrictions in daily life. This study aims at measuring the correction of misconceptions following an educational intervention utilizing a picture based brochure and personal counseling. Methods One hundred and twenty-eight patients were enrolled in a quasi experimental study on the day after pacemaker implantation. Patients’ perceptions about safety of various daily activities, medical procedures, and usage of appliances, in the presence of pacemaker was assessed using a questionnaire before and ten days after an educational intervention using a pictorial brochure. The number of correct responses before and after the intervention was compared to assess the change in patients’ perception. Results A total of 128 patients were interviewed at baseline, of which 115 followed-up at 10 days. Mean age of patients was 60.31 ± 12.81 years. In total, 76 (59.4%) were male and 61(47.7%) were illiterate. Mean correct responses increased from 64.47 ± 29.48% to 92.29 ± 14.42% (p p p p Conclusion Misconception that can adversely affect pacemaker patient’s quality of life can be corrected by counseling with pictorial based brochures regardless of the patient’s baseline knowledge or education. |
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