Status of preventive services against coronary risk factors in primary healthcare for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in our clinic and received preventive medical services in terms of coronary artery disease (CAD) risks in the primary care setting. Patients and methods:The cross-sectional, descriptive study included a total of 147 patients (25 males, 122 females; mean age: 62.6±8.3 years; range, 45 to 75 years) scheduled for CABG surgery between March 2018 and December 2018.Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded.The form prepared by the researchers was applied using the face-to-face interview technique to collect data. Results:The patients admitted to primary healthcare facilities received more information about the increased risk of CAD for smoking, and they received more exercise and healthy diet recommendations (p<0.001).The patients admitted to primary care to receive healthcare services were more often screened for hypertension (HT), hyperlipidemia (HL), and diabetes mellitus (DM).Among patients with a diagnosis of HT, HL, and/or DM, those admitted to primary care services had statistically significantly more frequent controls (p<0.001). Conclusion:In primary care, it is possible for patients to gain healthy lifestyle changes to protect them from CAD risks and to provide care and rehabilitation for individuals with chronic diseases.The strategies for primary healthcare services on this issue can be improved.