Knowledge of acute symptoms of MI among healthcare staff

McSpurren, F. and Smith, L.N. (2006) Knowledge of acute symptoms of MI among healthcare staff. Nursing Times, 102(41), pp. 32-33.

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Abstract

A descriptive, non-experimental survey of 155 nurses and doctors was conducted to examine their knowledge of the initial presentation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Results indicated that while the health professionals were aware of the listed symptoms of AMI, they were not aware of the atypical symptoms, and more respondents either disagreed or did not know whether there were gender-based differences in initial presentation.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Smith, Professor Lorraine
Authors: McSpurren, F., and Smith, L.N.
Subjects:R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Nursing Times
ISSN (Online):0954-7762

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