The knowledge of acute care nurses regarding acute coronary syndromes
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Authors
Price, Carol G.
Issue Date
2000-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
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Abstract
The tenn Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of patients who present with chest
discomfort or other symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia or infarction. Since critical or acute
care nurses care for such patients, they should have a thorough knowledge of ACS pathophysiology
and current treatments for ACS
The purpose of this research study is to explore and describe the knowledge level that the critical
care nurses in a state hospital in East Texas feel they have regarding ACS. This study was
quantitative, descriptive and contextual in design, in which a sample survey
was performed, using a questionnaire based on a literature study.
The response of most ofthe critical care nurses tested was that they felt they had insufficient
knowledge. An in-service training session has been proposed to help improve the nurses' knowledge
and expertise on ACS.
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Citation
Price, Carol G. (2000) The knowledge of acute care nurses regarding acute coronary syndromes, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15826>