Phone calls after heart surgery cut symptoms and boost Self-Care, study finds
NCT ID NCT07664306
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether regular phone calls from a nurse after coronary artery bypass surgery could help patients manage symptoms and take better care of themselves at home. 72 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other got scheduled phone counseling for three weeks after discharge. The group that received the calls reported fewer symptoms and higher self-care abilities compared to the control group.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephone-based nursing counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a simple, low-cost way to help heart surgery patients recover better at home with fewer symptoms and stronger self-care skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The findings rely on patient self-reports, which can be subjective.
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Locations
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Fenerbahce University
Istanbul, Kartal, 34870, Turkey (Türkiye)