Expressed preferences for health education of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous coronary intervention patients may require further education to increase their uptake of lifestyle change. Little is known, however, about their preferences for health education. This study aimed to investigate percutaneous coronary intervention patients' preferences regarding information provision and to identify patient characteristics associated with specific preferences. DESIGN AND METHODS: A consecutive series of eligible patients was recruited from three metropolitan hospitals in Melbourne, Australia after their first percutaneous coronary intervention. Structured telephone interviews were conducted with 218 patients shortly after discharge from hospital. Patie..