The college of Nursing at Baghdad University discussed a master’s thesis entitled “The effect of cold compresses and postural change on back pain, discomfort and hemodynamic parameters stability in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial” by Diaa Rahij Fadala under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sadiq Abdul-Hussein Hassan Al-Fayyad in the museum hall of the college
The thesis aimed to evaluate the effect of cold compresses and repositioning, as well as their combination, on back pain, discomfort, and hemodynamic stability of patients after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. The results showed that applying cold compresses and repositioning patients after coronary catheterization reduces the intensity of back pain, improves their comfort, and increases the stability of their hemodynamic parameters
This study highlights the importance of this simple, non-pharmacologic, cost-effective and safe nursing intervention, which contributes to improved patient outcomes after the procedure
The study recommended incorporating cold compresses and repositioning into adjunctive nursing care for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. It also encouraged future studies with larger samples and multi-center studies to generalize the results
This study contributes directly to the achievement of the third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): “Good health and well-being”. By improving the quality of healthcare and minimizing patient suffering, the study improves overall quality of life. In addition, the adoption of cold compress therapy and repositioning as complementary therapies enhances the available healthcare options and supports a more holistic, patient-centered approach
