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J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2007, 17(61): 170-174 |
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Esmaeili Z, Ziabakhsh Tabari S, Vazezzadeh N, Mohamadpour R. Quality of Life after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in . J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2007; 17 (61) :170-174
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Background and Purpose : Improvement of the quality of life for patients must be considered as a main objective of treatment. Therefore, increased attention to coronary artery surgery, coupled with patients quality of life, is significant for patients after surgery.
Materials and Methods : This descriptive study was preformed on 172 patients, after a coronary artery grafting bypass. Data was collected by a SF-36 questionnaire, comprising of 36 questions divided in 8 domains. The score was designated as 0 to 100 with the higher score being indicative of a better quality of life. The obtained data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test and analysis of variance methods.
Results : Findings showed that 75% of subjects reported well quality of life, while the mean score regarding quality of life in men, were higher than women in all health related dimensions. Based on t-test difference, the of quality of life in men and women for physical health (p<0.014), mental limitation (p<0.033), somatic pain (p<0.032) and mental health (p<0.049) was observed.
Conclusion : Considering a greater quality of life after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients, it is recommended to pay more attention to increase quality of life through treatment, care, follow- up in order to achive the best quality of life for patients.
Materials and Methods : This descriptive study was preformed on 172 patients, after a coronary artery grafting bypass. Data was collected by a SF-36 questionnaire, comprising of 36 questions divided in 8 domains. The score was designated as 0 to 100 with the higher score being indicative of a better quality of life. The obtained data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test and analysis of variance methods.
Results : Findings showed that 75% of subjects reported well quality of life, while the mean score regarding quality of life in men, were higher than women in all health related dimensions. Based on t-test difference, the of quality of life in men and women for physical health (p<0.014), mental limitation (p<0.033), somatic pain (p<0.032) and mental health (p<0.049) was observed.
Conclusion : Considering a greater quality of life after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients, it is recommended to pay more attention to increase quality of life through treatment, care, follow- up in order to achive the best quality of life for patients.
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