Post-discharge learning needs of patients undergoing open heart surgery

Abstract

Objective: Understanding the learning needs of patients who have undergone open heart surgery is important in establishing the training program. It is known that sociocultural differences affect patient learning needs. Even in different regions in the same country, the learning needs of these patients can change. The aim of this study was to investigate the learning needs of hospitalized patients who have undergone open heart surgery. Material and Methods: Descriptive design was adopted using a questionnaire survey that included the Patient Learning Needs Scale (PLNS) and sociodemographic and clinical datasheets. 148 patients participated in the study. Results: The end of the study, it was determined that the areas where the patients needed the most information were related to the areas where the surgical wound care, the effect of the operation on the activities of the operation, how and when to use the drugs and when to take a bath. Additionally, the difference between the groups in mean of total scores of scale and the feelings about the situation, treatment and complications, life quality subscales were significant. Conclusion: This study supports the necessity of carefully prioritizing patient education topics in line with patient learning needs. Patient learning needs to be individually based, and learning needs must be determined in order to meet the needs of patients. Copyright