The value of continuous nursing in patients after cardiac mechanical valve replacement

Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the value of continuous nursing in patients after cardiac valve replacement. Methods The clinical data of 116 patients after cardiac mechanical valve replacement from January 2017 to January 2018 were analysed retrospectively. According to the nursing mode, the patients were divided into two groups: the continuous nursing group (group A, n = 56) and the conventional nursing group (group B, n = 60). Results The continuous nursing group exhibited significantly decreased SAS and SDS scores 1 year after surgery compared to the preoperative SAS and SDS scores(P P Conclusion Continuous nursing improves patient compliance with treatment and reduces the occurrence of postoperative anticoagulation complications. The patient also receives proper psychological evaluations, which relieve patient anxiety and depression.