Nursing Interventions Use For Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality requiring effective nursing interventions throughout the continuum of care. This scoping review examined evidence-based nursing interventions for patients with acute MI. The aim of the study is to evaluate the current evidence-based nursing interventions applied in the care of the patient following an MI. The research employed a scoping review methodology, utilizing PubMed, CINAHL, and EBSCOhost databases to identify relevant studies published between 2015 and 2024. Data extraction and thematic analysis revealed two key themes: types of nursing interventions and characteristics of these interventions. The results indicated diverse interventions, including symptom management, patient education, and holistic care, often delivered within a patient-centered framework, and aligning with Watson's Theory of Human Caring and Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory. The review highlights the positive impact of nursing interventions on AMI patient outcomes. A gap in research regarding technology-based interventions was identified. However, the scoping review methodology did not allow for establishing causal relationships, highlighting the need for future research using more rigorous designs to determine the effectiveness of specific interventions and inform evidence-based nursing practice guidelines