Women's descriptions of the coronary artery bypass surgery recovery experience were elicited for development of a preparatory discharge information intervention. In a convenience sample, 20 women (mean age= 67 years) were interviewed about the physical sensations, emotions, and concerns they experienced after CABG at three measurement points: discharge, 2 days after discharge, and 3 weeks following discharge. Many of the recovery experiences reported by women in this study are not addressed in traditional CABG discharge information.
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