The Effect of Providing Education to Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography on Vital Signs.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine the effect of providing preprocedural education to patients undergoing coronary angiography on their vital signs. DESIGN: The study was a randomized controlled experimental study with a pretest/post-test control group design. METHODS: The study was conducted in the Cardiology Service of a hospital in Eskisehir between November 2021 and April 2022. Power analysis identified that it was appropriate to include 79 individuals in the experimental group, 79 individuals in the control group, and a total of 158 individuals. The experimental group was trained using the "Structured Education Manual" prepared by the researchers. FINDINGS: The education had an influence on the stabilization of vital signs after the procedure compared to preprocedure. When the comparison of vital signs before and after the education was analyzed, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure differed significantly between 11 measurements in both groups (P < .05). The systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the experimental group measured before the procedure was higher than their other measurements after the procedure. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and saturation value in both groups displayed a statistically significant difference between 11 measurements (P < .05). In the experimental group, heart rate and respiratory rate before the procedure were higher than the postprocedure measurements. The saturation value of the experimental group at 150 minutes after the procedure was higher than the other measurements. CONCLUSIONS: Education given to patients before undergoing a coronary angiography procedure had a positive effect on the patients' vital signs. It is recommended that patients undergoing a coronary angiography procedure be provided with audio-visual training by nurses before the procedure.

Perception of Good Death and Level of Perceived Stress in Relatives of Palliative Care Patients.

This study aimed to examine the perception of a good death and the level of perceived stress in relatives of palliative care patients. Relatives of 110 patients hospitalized in a palliative care center constituted the research sample. A personal information form, the "Good Death Scale," and the "Perceived Stress Scale" were used for data collection. The patients' relatives defined good death as being with family members and living this process without suffering. The mean total Good Death Scale score of the relatives of palliative care patients was 54.86 ± 7.78, and their mean total Perceived Stress Scale score was 31.11 ± 10.10. These findings showed that patients' relatives had high perceptions of good death and that their stress levels were above average. To expand the scope of nursing care, it is important to know how patients' relatives are affected by this process. It is recommended that more studies be conducted on this subject.

Evaluation of Discharge Training Given to Patients Undergoing Revascularization.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the discharge training given by nurses to patients who underwent revascularization. DESIGN: The single-centered study had a descriptive design. METHODS: The study was conducted with 73 nurses in Turkey between February and March 2022. The data were collected using an information form regarding socio-demographic characteristics and a questionnaire that questions the discharge training given to the patients who underwent revascularization. The questionnaire consists of eight.ßclassification-type (nominal) questions. Permission for the study was received from the Non-Invasive Clinical Research Ethics Committee and voluntary consent was obtained from the participants. FINDINGS: 46.6% of study participants were in the 20 to 30 age group; 61.6% were employed in the cardiology service; 50.7% received in-service training on the care of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. There were differences in practices regarding discharge training among nurses by gender, age, unit of work, and source of access to information.ß(P.ß<.ß.05). When the discharge training and practices of the nurses who gave discharge training to their patients were evaluated, the nurses scored 6.71.ß...ß2.23 and performed well above the average. CONCLUSIONS: Female nurses aged 41 and over, working in the revascularization laboratory, and reading the relevant literature performed postrevascularization patient discharge training practices at a higher level compared to other nurses. The importance of nurses' field specialization training, advancing age with working years, experience, and access to current literature for better patient care is emphasized.

Compassion Fatigue in Oncology Nurses in Turkey: A Qualitative Study.

Nurses working in oncology clinics, where terminal patients are frequently cared for, face the risk of compassion fatigue, and, therefore, it is important to understand their experiences of this condition. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify compassion fatigue among nurses working in oncology clinics. The findings led to the identification of 5 themes: empathy, sadness, despair, depersonalization, and not suffering from death.

Use of Silver-Containing Hydrofiber and Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Tulle Gras Dressings for Second-Degree Burns.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the use of silver-containing hydrofiber and chlorhexidine-impregnated tulle gras dressings for second-degree burns. METHODS: This randomized clinical study consisted of 60 patients with second-degree burns. Data were collected using a Patient Identification Form, Wound Assessment Form, and Pain Assessment Scale. Following dressing application, wounds were assessed on days 7, 15, and 22. Study procedures were continued until full epithelialization occurred. RESULTS: After the seventh day of follow-up, significant improvement was noted in the experimental group in terms of wound exudate, wound debridement, pain intensity, and analgesic agent administration. After the 15th day of follow-up, there was a significant decrease in epithelialization time in the experimental group. Exudate control was better in patients whose burns were treated with silver-containing hydrofiber dressings, and they needed less debridement and fewer analgesics because of infrequent dressing changes. Lower pain scores were reported, the burn area reduced more quickly, and faster epithelialization and wound healing were achieved. CONCLUSIONS: The authors conclude that silver-containing hydrofiber dressings are an effective wound care material that improve the wound healing process. More studies comparing it and other wound care materials could improve the quality of healthcare for patients with burns.