title: [Perceived cognitive and psychosocial needs of post-myocardial infarction women during phase II cardiac rehabilitation].
abstract: The goal of this study was to determine the perceived cognitive and psychosocial needs of post-myocardial infarction women during phase II cardiac rehabilitation and to identify nursing priorities for the development or modification of teaching and support programs. The sample comprised 40 women aged 39 to 82 (mean age = 68). Participants completed an instrument developed by the first author. A needs-analysis inductive approach was used to identify 19 nursing priorities. Cognitive needs included information about cardiac disease, what physical and psychological changes to anticipate during rehabilitation, and improved quality of teaching. Psychosocial needs included support from a nurse, doctor, or family member--including help in allocating family responsibilities. Women under 65 were more concerned with cognitive needs, those 65 and older with psychosocial needs. Educational and income levels did not influence perception of needs. A larger study with French-speaking women of different age groups and cultures is warranted to further examine the cognitive and psychosocial processes that facilitate adaptation after a cardiac event.
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Faculté des sciences infirmières, C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Richard
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Robichaud-Ekstrand
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support