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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/15826 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Price, Carol G. |
| Contributors | Botha, Anna Dorethea Helena, 1954- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 102 leaves) |
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