Nurse-led acute care post-operative interventions in adult cardiac surgery: a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiovasc NursSep 8, 2026
Clinical ResearchCardiology
Stacey Matthews, Suzanne Fredericks, Liz Delaney et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated nurse-led interventions in randomized controlled trials for adults post-cardiac surgery. It included 19 RCTs with 3142 participants, finding that these interventions positively impacted patient comfort, physiological stability, and functional recovery during the acute inpatient phase.
Key findings
- Nurse-led interventions were grouped into seven domains, including pain management and infection prevention.
- Interventions were generally feasible and safe, enhancing patient comfort and symptom relief.
- Only two of the included trials were assessed as low risk of bias.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of nurse-led interventions can inform clinical practices and enhance post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, potentially improving recovery outcomes.