Abstract

Background: Back pain is a common complication of cardiac catheterization (CC) and is related to post-procedure immobility and restricted positioning. To avoid potential complications after CC, patients are advised to remain completely in bed and supine for 6–12 hours.Objectives: Determine the efficacy of a change position and back massage in reducing back pain post-cardiac catheterization by comparing the back pain intensity before and after the application of an interventional program and compared with a comparison group.Methods: A quasi-experimental design was conducted on patients divided into two study groups. A non-probability (homogenous purposive sample) of (90) patients is included in the present study (60 patients for two study groups, and 30 patients for the comparison group). All patients are post-cardiac catheterization and have back pain. Outcomes: The study results indicated a reduction in the back pain intensity in study groups compared with those participants in the comparison group where study group 2 was more effective in the reduction of back pain compared to study group 1.Conclusion: Implementing the change position and back massage program after arterial sheath removal for patients post-cardiac catheterization who have back pain is an effective approach to reducing the back pain intensity compared with the comparison group.Recommends: Utilizing the results of the current study as a standard for the treatment of patients with back pain post-cardiac catheterization.