Feasibility of using ambulatory electrocardiographic monitors following discharge after cardiac surgery.
Although ambulatory electrocardiographic (ECG) monitors are increasingly being used to detect arrhythmias in outpatient and home care settings, little is known about patients' reactions to these devices and their ability to use them correctly. This study determined the feasibility of this type of monitoring. It provides clinicians a research-based approach to patient care and teaching in the home.
Funk
Marjorie
M
Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut 06536-0740, USA. marjorie.funk@yale.edu
Chrostowski
Violet M
VM
Richards
Sally
S
Serling
Steven A
SA
D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing*; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009511:New England; D017060:Patient Satisfaction