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Reduction of the rate of hospitalization in patients with acute coronary syndrome: An action research
Background: Readmission of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) causes many problems for them and their family. This study aimed to improve the quality of care provided to patients with ACS and discover solutions to reduce the rate of readmission among them. Materials and Method: This partici...
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Published in: | Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research 2021-05, Vol.26 (3), p.258-265 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Background: Readmission of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) causes many problems for them and their family. This study aimed to improve the quality of care provided to patients with ACS and discover solutions to reduce the rate of readmission among them. Materials and Method: This participatory action research study was done based on Streubert and Carpenter approach. This study included 45 participants (31 patients and 14 stakeholders) and carried out in a hospital affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, from 2013 to 2014. Solutions with high and moderate feasibility, flexibility, and suitability were implemented in each cycle until reaching |
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ISSN: | 1735-9066 2228-5504 |
DOI: | 10.4103/ijnmr.IJNMR_219_19 |