title: CABG discharge information: addressing women's recovery.
abstract: Women's descriptions of the coronary artery bypass surgery recovery experience were elicited for development of a preparatory discharge information intervention. In a convenience sample, 20 women (mean age = 67 years) were interviewed about the physical sensations, emotions, and concerns they experienced after CABG at three measurement points: discharge, 2 days after discharge, and 3 weeks following discharge. Many of the recovery experiences reported by women in this study are not addressed in traditional CABG discharge information.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires