Research Abstract
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 …
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Member
Research Pages
272-285
Research Publisher
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
13
Research Website
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=6130920769408277124&hl=en&oi=scholarr
Research Year
2025