A Study of a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care Unit and its Effect on Mortality from Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care Unit (CCCU) on the mortality rate from myocardial infarction at St. Johns Hospital in 1967. A retrospective survey of the medical records of all myocardial infarction patients admitted to the CCCU and the general hospital in 1967 was conducted to collect data on the mortality rates of myocardial infarction patients cared for in both areas of the hospital. The sex ratios of the patients in both areas were equivalent. The patients in the CCCU were, on the average, significantly younger than the patients seen in the general hospital. There was no significant difference between total mortality rates in both units, nor in the mortality rates from admission through day five of hospitalization. There was, however, a significant difference in mortality rates between the CCCU and the general hospital during the sixth through twenty-first days of hospitalization. In view of the analysis, it was concluded that the CCCU did provide a more effective arrangement for the total care of myocardial infarction patients. The study suggested further areas of investigation to include a more comprehensive analysis of the multiple factors influencing myocardial infarction, utilization of computer technology for data analysis, determination of the need of a home care program for myocardial infarction patients, and determination of cost differential between care provided in the cardiovascular units intermediate and convalescent zones of care, and the general hospital nursing floors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD1200725
Entities
People
- Robert P. Jr Campbell
Organizations
- Baylor University