Sex Differences in the Care Experiences of Patients Hospitalized Due to Ischemic Heart Disease in Alberta, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with heart disease experience disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of their condition. However, it is unknown whether these sex differences exist with respect to in-hospital patient experience. We examined the comprehensive experience of patients hospitalized due to ischemic heart disease (IHD) across Alberta, Canada, according to sex.

Methods

Patients completed a modified version of the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey-Inpatient Care (CPES-IC) within 6 weeks of discharge. We examined 37 questions, including 33 regarding specific care processes and 4 global rating scales. Survey responses were reported as raw "top-box" percentages, that is, the most-positive answer choice to each question. Odds and corresponding 95% confidence intervals

SUBMITTER: Kemp KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8712602 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature