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The knowledge of acute care nurses regarding acute coronary syndromes

The tenn Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of patients who present with chest
discomfort or other symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia or infarction. Since critical or acute
care nurses care for such patients, they should have a thorough knowledge of ACS pathophysiology
and current treatments for ACS


The purpose of this research study is to explore and describe the knowledge level that the critical
care nurses in a state hospital in East Texas feel they have regarding ACS. This study was
quantitative, descriptive and contextual in design, in which a sample survey
was performed, using a questionnaire based on a literature study.



The response of most ofthe critical care nurses tested was that they felt they had insufficient
knowledge. An in-service training session has been proposed to help improve the nurses' knowledge
and expertise on ACS. / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/15826
Date11 1900
CreatorsPrice, Carol G.
ContributorsBotha, Anna Dorethea Helena, 1954-
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (xi, 102 leaves)

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