Using the D-METHOD in discharge planning for patients with acute myocardial infarction undergone Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty with Coronary balloon inserting

Abstract

Myocardial ischemia is an important problem for the public health system in Thailand and around the world, as it is the number one cause of death of the population worldwide, especially in developing countries. Some of the patients with acute myocardial infarction are treated by using a balloon or using a balloon together with a stent to open the coronary arteries to return to normal circulation. it can greatly reduce the death of myocardial cells. After treatment, when the patient is stable, they will be discharged home. However, it was found that after discharge, the patient had a chance of recurrent myocardial infarction, and was re-admitted to the hospital due to the reason that the patient is not ready for distribution and not behaving properly. The use of the D-METHOD discharge planning program includes knowledge about the disease, causes, risk factors, symptoms of the disease, Medication and side effects, environmental arrangements suitable for health conditions, treatment, Self-care, and health promotion methods appropriate to health conditions, abnormal symptoms, solutions when there are initial abnormal symptoms and eating the right food suitable for the disease. This important information should be planned. from the first admission until the preparation of the patient to go home As a result, patients have a better understanding of the disease and pathology Appropriate conduct covers the disease. able to properly take care of themselves when returning home This should help reduce recurrence, and the rate of readmission after discharge from the hospital decreased. It enables patients with acute myocardial infarction to live safely and have a better quality of life.