Published online Nov 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i33.7943
Peer-review started: September 7, 2023
First decision: September 20, 2023
Revised: September 27, 2023
Accepted: November 16, 2023
Article in press: November 16, 2023
Published online: November 26, 2023
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As a stressor, cardiac surgery affects the physiology and psychology of patients, as well as their postoperative recovery. Patients tend to worry about cognitive deficiency, pain, discomfort, the risk of death, sleep, complications, and other factors, resulting in stress and anxiety. Moreover, serious adverse events, such as circulatory and respiratory dysfunction and infection, tend to occur after cardiac surgery and increase the economic burden on patients. Therefore, appropriate nursing interventions should be selected to strengthen patients’ cognitive levels, compliance, and postoperative practices to accelerate their recovery, reduce complications, and shorten hospital stays so as to contribute to patients’ lives and health.
Core Tip: Surgery can extend the life of patients with heart diseases (such as congenital and coronary heart diseases) and improve their quality of life. However, it can trigger emotional, cognitive, and physiological responses in patients, leading to fear and anxiety regarding mortality and even depression. Through nursing interventions, we can strengthen patients' cognitive abilities, compliance, and postoperative recovery, thereby reducing complications, shortening hospital stays, and providing importance for patients' overall health and well-being.