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BROKALAKI H., GIAKOUMIDAKIS K., FOTOS N.V., GALANIS P., PATELAROU E., SIAMAGA E. & ELEFSINIOTIS I.S. (2011) Factors associated with delayed hospital arrival among patients with acute myocardial infarction: a cross‐sectional study in Greece. International Nursing Review58, 470–476

Background:  It is proven that early admission to hospital contributes significantly to the successful management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Aim:  This study aimed to examine the factors associated with delayed hospital arrival among patients with AMI.

Methods:  A cross‐sectional study among 477 AMI patients was conducted during a 2‐year period in two large tertiary hospitals in Greece. Structured face‐to‐face interviews were conducted and information regarding their socio‐demographic characteristics, medical history and factors that might be correlated with delayed hospital arrival were collected.

Results …