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'Better to save one life than build a seven-storied pagoda': a qualitative study of health education for patients with acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Shanghai, China.

Xian-Liang LiuKaren WillisChiung-Jung Jo WuYan ShiMaree Johnson
Published in: BMJ open (2018)
Surviving the initial symptoms and providing immediate treatment is the first step in recovery for patients with acute coronary syndrome and T2DM. Health education is an essential component of the management of these patients, and content and focus that is responsive to the recovery stage of the patient is required. Teaching and supporting strategies appropriate for the inpatient phase prior to discharging to the community phase are required.
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