THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIA IN KASHAN

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TAGHADOSI M.; GILASI H.R.

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Journal: Iranian Journal of Nursing Research Year:2008 | Volume:3 | Issue:8-9 Page(s): 39-46

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THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIA IN KASHAN

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TAGHADOSI M. | GILASI H.R. | Issue Writer Certificate

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QUALITY OF LIFEQ2

SAQQ4

SF-36Q3

HEART ISCHEMIC DISEASESQ4

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTIONQ3

CABGQ4

PTCAQ4

Abstract

Introduction: HEART ISCHEMIC DISEASES are the most common heart problems and the most important cause of death, all over the world which affect the patients’ QUALITY OF LIFE. These diseases involve many problems for patients and cost a lot for the society. Most of conducted studies in this regards, have assessed the general QUALITY OF LIFE. The present study, therefore, was design to assess general and specific QUALITY OF LIFE of patients with HEART ISCHEMIC DISEASES in Kashan.Method: Recruiting a cross - sectional study design, 500 patients were selected to participate in the study among who were admitted to one of Kashan’s health centers, diagnosed with MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (based on their clinical and para - clinical criteria), had coronary arteries complications (based on angiography) or had a history of PTCA or CABG operation and were under treatment. Data were collected using SF-36 Index (short form) for assessing general QUALITY OF LIFE and SAQ index to assess the specific QUALITY OF LIFE. The data were analyzed using K2 and Fisher statistics test.Results: The results showed that the average age was 60.5±12.5 years old. %55.8 of participants were male. Most of the participants had a history of heart attack. QUALITY OF LIFE was mostly moderate and good. The patients with a history of CABG had better QUALITY OF LIFE than patients undergone PTCA. The average of general QUALITY OF LIFE was 112.5±24 (interpreted as good) and 59.8±14.9 for specific QUALITY OF LIFE (interpreted as good). Sex, history of heart disease, older age, insufficient education, educational level, heart attacks rates and having a history of diseases had impact on their QUALITY OF LIFE.Conclusion: General and specific QUALITY OF LIFE, were demonstrated to be good in participants which was better in patients who had experienced heart attacks and angina than those undergone angioplasty. The study calls for more attention and education to patients with older age, suffering from other diseases, more pervious heart attacks and females.

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QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ANGINA PECTORIS

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TAGHADOSI, M., & GILASI, H.R.. (2008). THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIA IN KASHAN. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH, 3(8-9), 39-46. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/138072/en

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TAGHADOSI M., GILASI H.R.. THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIA IN KASHAN. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH[Internet]. 2008;3(8-9):39-46. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/138072/en

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M. TAGHADOSI, and H.R. GILASI, “THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIA IN KASHAN,” IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH, vol. 3, no. 8-9, pp. 39–46, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/138072/en

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