Impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on perceived control in spouses of recovering cardiac patients

Debra K. Moser, Kathleen Dracup

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Abstract

The objectives of this study were to determine whether there are differences in emotional distress among spouses of recovering cardiac patients based on level of perceived control, and to determine whether perceived control can be enhanced by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. A total of 219 spouses of cardiac patients recovering from an acute cardiac event were enrolled and 196 completed the study. Spouses were assigned to either a no-treatment control group or one of two CPR training groups. Perceived control and emotional adjustment were measured at baseline and again 1 month after subjects received CPR training. Spouses with high perceived control were less anxious, less depressed, and less hostile at baseline. Perceived control increased significantly in spouses after both CPR training groups, but was unchanged in the control group. After a partner's cardiac event, perceived control is important for psychological recovery in spouses and can be increased by CPR training.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)270-278
Number of pages9
JournalResearch in Nursing and Health
Volume23
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2000

Keywords

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Coronary revascularization
  • Perceived control
  • Psychological adjustment
  • Spouses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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