Effect of Nursing Educational Program on Outcomes of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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1 Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut, University, Egypt.

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Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent heart rhythm disorder. Its effects are extensive, impacting heart function, overall performance, and quality of life. Aim: Investigate the effect of nursing educational program on outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation. Design: A quasi-experimental (pre-posttest nonequivalent control group design) was used. Sample: A purposive sample of sixty adult male & female patients, diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over six consecutive months. Patients were randomly assigned to two equal groups, with 30 patients in each group (study and control). Setting: It was carried out at Assiut University Hospital's Cardiovascular Medicine department and outpatient clinics. Tools: Tool (I): Patients' assessment sheet, Tool (II): Atrial fibrillation Symptoms Severity and Burden Questionnaire and Tool (III): Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-Life questionnaire. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the study and control groups in terms of total mean knowledge (11.07±1.62 vs. 6.67±2.09) and quality of life scores (68.9±5.25 vs. 56.14±5.85) following the implementation of the nursing educational program, with a p.value < 0.001*. Also, there was a significant reduction in total mean scores of Atrial fibrillation symptoms severity and burden among the study group as it decreased from (21.6±4.78, 19.07±5.53) preprogram to (13.47±3.37, 8.13±4.13) post program. Conclusion: The nursing educational program positively impacted the knowledge, quality of life, and severity and burden of symptoms among patients in the study group at the three-month follow-up, in comparison to the control group. Recommendations: Incorporating nursing educational program alongside routine hospital care is essential for effectively managing patients with atrial fibrillation.

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