Cross-sectional analysis of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on postoperative health self-management in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention across different time intervals postprocedure at a tertiary hospital in China.

A cross-sectional study conducted at a Chinese tertiary hospital examined how knowledge, attitudes, and self-management practices evolved among patients at different time points following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Findings highlight gaps in patient understanding and adherence to postoperative health behaviors, which has implications for cardiac rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists involved in post-PCI recovery programs. Identifying where self-management deficits occur across recovery stages can help guide targeted education and rehabilitation interventions.

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