Systematic Review of Healthcare Services in Patients with Cardiovascular Problems

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is a type of disease that affects the blood vessels and heart. The global movement from infectious diseases to chronic diseases is a global problem that will result in a decline in the life quality and a rise in the need for services such as rehabilitation services. This research aimed to evaluate healthcare services in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Methods: 40 published articles between 1990 and 2025 were evaluated with key words including "Nursing Services", "Healthcare Services", and “Cardiovascular Problems” in MEDLINE (PubMed and Ovid), Web of Science, and Scopus databases.

Results:  The frequency of availability of complete medications and equipment related to cardiac patients in ambulances was 81% (ES: 81%, 95% CI; -1.05, 2.66). The patient's family in the field of rehabilitation and post-discharge care, along with the follow-up implementation of educational programs, increases the patient's quality of life and subsequently the quality of care by 91% (ES: 91%, 95% CI, 87%-95%).

Conclusion: According to the present study's findings, fully equipping ambulances during patient transport, family-centred education, and general community awareness by health service systems can be highly effective in reducing cardiovascular problems.