Effect of a portable computer-based educational intervention video on the outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a form of interventional cardiology procedure that includes expanding a balloon in a stenotic or blocked artery. Aim: To assess effect of a portable computer-based educational intervention video on the outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Setting: Al Orman Assiut University Hospital's cardiac catheterization unit. Design: A quasi-experimental was used. Sample: 60 patients who were admitted for the first time for percutaneous coronary intervention. Data was collected using two tools: tool I: patient assessment sheet tool II patient outcome assessment sheet. Results: More than half (86.4%) of patients in the study group had a higher total knowledge score level after implementing the educational intervention video, and a lower score of anxiety level in the study group after implementing the educational intervention video than control group with p value (0.004), finally about (93.3%) of subjects in the study group had mild pain level before discharge compare with control group. Conclusion: Using a portable computer-based educational intervention video is effective for improving patients' short-term health literacy goals, reduce pain and provide comfort. Recommendations: Further research focusing on the assessment of the quality of life of this group of patients