ArticleARYA atherosclerosis2017
The effects of public education through Short Message Service on the time from symptom onset to hospital arrival in patients with myocardial infarction: A field trial.
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- The effects of mobile health on emergency care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.Journal of global health · 2021Pooled it
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- The Effect of Family-Centered Intervention via SMS on Life Expectancy and Self-Efficacy in Medication Regimen Compliance in Patients With Acute MI: A Randomized Clinical Trial.ARYA atherosclerosis · 2023Article
- Pre-infarction Angina: Time Interval to Onset of Myocardial Infarction and Comorbidity Predictors.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPatients' early hospital arrival is among the most important factors in minimizing the complications of myocardial infarction (MI). One of the measures which can reduce prehospital delay in these patients is public education. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of public education through Short Message Service (SMS) on the time from symptom onset to hospital arrival (or onset-to-door time) in patients with MI in Kashan, Iran.
methodsThis field trial was done on 131 patients with definite diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Intervention included sending an educational short message about the symptoms of MI and the necessity of referring to hospital immediately. Logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the predictors of the onset-to-door time.
resultsThe results showed no significant difference in demographic characteristics, clinical variables and past medical history between the participants in the two groups. The onset-to-door time was significantly shorter in the intervention group than the control group (240.53 ± 156.60 vs. 291.70 ± 251.23, P= 0.003). Moreover, the onset-to-call time was significantly shorter in the intervention group than the control group (127.06 ± 202.62 vs. 44.32 ± 81.26, P = 0.002). The odds of arrival at hospital in the first 120 minutes after the onset of MI manifestations was 5.8 (2.04-16.8) times higher in the group that received the educational SMS.
conclusionAs both the onset-to-door and onset-to-call times were shorter in the intervention group, it is suggested to use this method to raise the public awareness of MI symptoms and the need for early referral.
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