RESUMO
Ischemic heart disease that is refractory or resistant to medical management is a concern to health team members, patients, and their families. These patients are limited in their abilities to perform activities of daily living and often find it difficult to exercise which negatively affects their quality of life. Some patients are confined to bed rest due to these limitations. Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive outpatient procedure that has been shown to improve the patient's quality of life by decreasing ischemic symptoms and permitting increased activity. This article reviews the basic principles of EECP therapy and identifies the goals and benefits for the patient. Helpful tips and observations are discussed as to the use of this treatment using evidence-based research.
Assuntos
Angina Pectoris/terapia , Contrapulsação/métodos , Contrapulsação/enfermagem , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Atividades Cotidianas , Idoso , Angina Pectoris/diagnóstico , Angina Pectoris/psicologia , Contrapulsação/psicologia , Cuidados Críticos/métodos , Medicina Baseada em Evidências , Teste de Esforço , Humanos , Masculino , Avaliação em Enfermagem , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/educação , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/psicologia , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Seleção de Pacientes , Qualidade de Vida , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Death is a natural progression from life. Most nurses will be exposed to the physical and emotional effects of this experience as they care for a dying patient. The nurse is taught how to provide support for the patient and family as they proceed through the stages of grief. Often, however the nurse may not realize his or her own need to grieve.
