Abstract

The purpose of this study was aimed at decreasing those feelings of anxiety in post cardiac surgery family member through the use of a cardiac surgery toolkit. The study was a quality improvement project utilizing a convenience sample of 83 participants aged 18 and older.

Author Details

Lauren M. Breisinger, DNP, BSN, RN, BSN; Angela Macci Bires, EdD, MPM, RT(N), CNMT, FSNMMI-TS; Thomas W. Cline, PhD, MBA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Anxiety, Cardiac Surgery, Stress Reduction, Intensive Care Unit

Advisor

Angela Macci Bires

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Robert Morris University

Degree Year

2017

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017-04-13

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