title: Effects of Orem-based nursing intervention on nutritional self-care of myocardial infarction patients.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of nursing care based on Orem's nursing theory on nutritional self-care of myocardial infarction patients. Self-efficacy was explored as a disposition which may motivate behavioral change. One hundred and four subjects were randomly assigned to treatment or control groups. The nursing intervention, which took place during the first 6 weeks following hospital discharge, was effective in supporting healthy low-fat eating behavior. Nursing care influenced patients' self-care agency but lacked impact on self-efficacy for healthy eating.
authors: School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
authors: A E
authors: AE
authors: Aish
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Isenberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D012648:Self Care