Margo Halm

..To conduct an investigation similar to a landmark study that investigated the association between nurse-to-patient ratio and patient mortality, failure-to-rescue, emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction of nurses...

..These factors may affect the spouse caregiver's health-related quality of life (HRQL), which may impact ability to care for the CAB patient...

..Coronary artery bypass surgery patients often rely on spouses for assistance during recovery. Caregiving may be stressful, adversely affecting caregiver physical and emotional health and, therefore, ability to provide care...

..Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery often rely on spouses for care during recovery. Although often meaningful, caregiving may be stressful and affect spouses' ability to provide care to the patient...

..After the initial assessment, outcomes are measured at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups to determine both individual success with behavior changes and program effectiveness...

..Cardiac surgery is accompanied by postoperative pain and anxiety. The use of music therapy has been shown to reduce pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients having surgical procedures...

..These findings were supported by participants in the Internet survey. It was determined that interdisciplinary rounds are a valuable mechanism for improved patient outcomes and increased staff professionalism...

..Future studies should test the effects of lavandin in the postoperative phase and in specific populations with documented high anxiety...

..Nurses used the evidence-based results to improve their practice in the two partner hospitals. The partnership stimulated action for further inquiry into best practices...

..Experimental and qualitative methods are especially needed to investigate the effect of family presence during resuscitation on patients, families, nurses and physicians, and other multidisciplinary staff members...