The Effect of Face to Face Information Support on the Anxiety of the Family of Hospitalized Patients in Cardiac Care Unit

Family members of patients admitted to cardiac care units experience high levels of anxiety which can cause mental and physical problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of face to face information support on the anxiety of the family members of patients admitted to the Cardiac care unit has been assessed.

This quasi-experimental study was performed on family caregivers of patients admitted to cardiac care units in Sevome Shaban Damavand Hospital In 2019. Sixty family caregivers were divided into two groups of 30 intervention and control groups. Family caregivers of the intervention group received information support such as a face to face presentation content as a training booklet. The control group received the educational brochure. Both groups completed the demographic information form. The HADS questionnaire was completed in two stages.

The mean and standard deviation of the intervention and control groups anxiety scores were 8.53 (SD=2.46) and 7.70 (SD=2.29) respectively before the information support. The two groups had no significant difference in the level of anxiety before the intervention. After the intervention in the control group, at each stage, the mean score did not change significantly 7.07 (3.51), but in the intervention group the mean anxiety score decreased 5.75(6.62). However, the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.25). However, it was significant with the time group Generalized Estimating Equation test (P=0.001). This suggests that intervention has a facilitating role in reducing anxiety.

 Using information support is effective in reducing anxiety in family of patient of cardiac care unit.