Abstract
The object of this study was to investigate nursing practice to support appropriate "Informed Consent"(IC) of patients who undergo cardiac catheterization in the hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nurses who work in a cardiovascular unit. The information gathered through these interviews was analyzed qualitatively and inductively. Categories that were extracted; "Judgment of necessity of support", "Catch of fluctuations", "Support of understanding with a clear description and image of cardiac catheterization", "Boost of free decision", "Connection between surgeons and patients" were extracted from support of IC about undergoing cardiac catheterization. "Support for understanding nursing care", "Decisions of nursing care on a conjoint basis", "Esteem of refusal,", "Negotiation with surgeons" were extracted from support of IC about nursing care. "Encouragement of expression of will", "Resolution of worry of patients", "Ways to promote understanding of the patient" were extracted from both groups in common. Nurses try to encourage the patients to express their intentions clearly and make informed decisions.
