Compare and contrast the changes in nursing roles before the Meltzer and Day studies.

What was the new role supported by their work?

A Historical Event to Demonstrate the Importance of the Art and Science of Nursing, Nursing Roles, and Leadership The following case is a summary of a change in healthcare delivery that had an impact on nursing. After reading the case, respond to the questions.
In the 1960s, something significant began to happen in hospital care, and ultimately in the nursing profession. But first, let’s go back to the 1950s for some background information. There was increasing interest in coronary care during this time, particularly for acute myocardial infarctions. It is important to remember that changes in health care are influenced by changes in science and technology, but incidents and situations within the country as a whole also drive change and policy decisions. This situation was no exception. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson both had acute myocardial infarctions, which received a lot of press coverage. The mortality rate from acute myocardial infarctions was high. There were also significant new advances in care monitoring and interventions: cardiac catheterization, cardiac pacemakers, continuous monitoring of cardiac electrical activity, portable cardiac defibrillators, and external pacemakers. This really was an incredible list to come onto the scene at the same time.