Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Educational Program on Quality of Life of Geriatric Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Abstract

Background: The main cause of death around the world is coronary artery disease; it diminishes quality of life and precipitates psychological and physical problems in the elderly. Nurse-led educational programs, including educational booklets and sessions, significantly enhance patients' quality of life by improving knowledge regarding diet, exercise, and medication management.

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of nurse-led educational program on quality of life of geriatric patients with coronary artery disease.

Design: This study used a quasi-experimental research design (pre-post).

Setting: The present study was carried out at the cardiac outpatient clinics of Kafr El- Sheikh, General Hospital.

Sampling: A purposive sample of 108 geriatric patients was recruited from study setting within a period of one year.

Tool of data collection: Four tools were used to gather data; Structured Interview Sheet, Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge Questionnaire, Coronary Artery Disease Practices Questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument (WHOQOL) - (BREF).

Results:  The participants' mean age was 66.79 ± 5.28 years. The overall knowledge, practices and quality of life scores improved significantly immediately after conducting the nurse-led educational program and remained significantly higher after four months compared to baseline (P<0.001).

Conclusion: The nurse-led educational program effectively improved quality of life among geriatric patients with coronary artery disease.

Recommendations: Continuous educational programs should be integrated on a regular basis into mongered plan.