OUTCOME EXPECTANCIES AND PLANNING IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME PATIENTS

Abstract

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the main cause of death globally.  The patient recurrence rate is also found to be high.  This study aimed to analyze the relationship between outcome expectancies and treatment planning in ACS patients.  This research used a cross-sectional study design.  Samples were 145 ACS patients who were taken by convenience sampling technique.  This research variables were outcome expectancies and planning.  The research instrument used a questionnaire.  Data analysis was performed using the spearman rank test (95% significance level).  The results of the study illustrate that the respondent’s outcome expectancies are 62.8% good and 37.2% enough while planning obtained as much as 50.3% good and 49.7% enough.  Spearman rank analysis results show that outcome expectancies are significantly related to planning (p-value<0.001).  Outcome expectancies and planning are important components in the care of ACS patients.  Good outcome expectancies are associated with good planning in treatment and prevention of relapse.  The practical implication of the results of this study is that nurses and other health workers need to be involved in patient care planning to optimize care and prevent relapse.