P>Title. Anxiety, depression and perceived control in patients having coronary artery bypass grafts. Aim. This paper is a report of a study to determine (1) the course of anxiety, depression and perceptions of control, and ...

Background Most patients experience the benefits of PTCA and stent quickly, with reduction in symptoms and improvement in functional status, however many patients experience chest symptoms post-procedure. Objective To ...

The time that elapses from the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to treatment has a significant effect on mortality and morbidity. This study reports the effectiveness of an education and counselling ...

Simulation is increasingly being used to prepare and supplement clinical practice in critical care areas for undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (BN) students, with some success. However, the effects of multiple, medium-high ...

To identify the factors associated with better self-management in people with moderate to high levels of Parkino's disease following an acute illness event. PD affects many dimensions of life, including threats to self-identity ...

People with a long-term urinary catheter living in the community often experience catheter-related issues, however, the frequency and extent of these issues has not been well described in the literature. A survey on issues ...

Objective Women who live alone are becoming an increasing proportion of our population, yet few studies have examined the experiences that these women have during recovery from an acute cardiac event. This study aims to ...

To discuss the impact of patient transfers on patient outcomes and nursing workload. Many patient transfers are essential and occur in response to patients. However, increasingly within Australia transfers are performed ...

Background: Postoperative delirium in older patients results in worse outcomes and increased costs. The prevalence and predictors of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing major colorectal surgery are not clear. ...

Background Patients with anxiety prior to coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), may have negative physical and psychological consequences. Aim To identify patients factors associated with ...