Effect of Position Change on Pain, Comfort and Vascular Complications After Coronary Angiography

Today, complementary and alternative treatments are frequently used to maintain health and well-being, reduce symptoms of diseases, and provide relaxation. Nurses contribute to the healing process by using pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods. Pharmacological methods cause nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, gastrointestinal and urinary system complications in individuals. Therefore, nonpharmacological methods without side effects are gaining importance. Nonpharmacological methods are easy and simple nursing interventions that do not have side effects, are cost-effective, can be easily taught to the patient, reduce pain and anxiety. They can also be used in addition to pharmacological methods and are preferred in patients who do not take medication or are unwilling to take medication. Providing a safe position without vascular complications and back pain after the procedure is very important for both the patient and the nurse who cares for the patient. Existing studies on post-intervention position changes have reported low incidences of bleeding and back pain, resulting in higher levels of patient comfort and satisfaction. These studies evaluated different angles of elevating the head of the bed and recommended further studies to evaluate the possibility of shifting patients to other positions after transfemoral cardiac interventions.