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Anatomy and physiology of the heartOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The aim of this study was two folds to assess the lifestyle of male patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD), and to evaluate the effect of applying a designed nursing teaching protocol on the lifestyle modification of male patients with IHD.
Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. It was conducted in the internal medicine department and outpatient internal medicine clinic at El Kharga general hospital In New Valley governorate. And included a convenience sample of 50 adult ischemic heart disease male patients. Their ages ranged from 18 to 65years. This sample was divided into two equal groups; the study and the control groups (25 patients for each).
Two tools were utilized to fulfill the aims of this study:
Tool 1: Patient pattern lifestyle assessment sheet (PPLSAS) (Pre and post [after application of the teaching protocol, after two months]):
This tool was developed by Walker et al, (1987) to assess the lifestyle pattern of patients with ischemic heart disease. It included 8 parts:
A: Personal demographic data
B: Dietary pattern assessment
C: Physical activity
D: Health aspects assessment
F: Social support assessment
E: Psychological aspect assessment and stress management
G: Self-concept assessment
H: Patient information assessment regarding the disease
Tool 2: Nursing teaching protocol (teaching booklet):
The nursing teaching protocol (teaching booklet) was written in Arabic using simple language.