Health‐related quality of life after myocardial infarction: an interview study

Abstract

Myocardial infarction resulted in a variety of health-related problems which affected quality of life. Systematic monitoring and evaluation of health status should be performed routinely. This is likely to be aided by the development and use of a health-related quality of life instrument for this patient group.

A qualitative study exploring why people do not participate in cardiac rehabilitation and coronary heart disease self-help groups, and their rehabilitation experience without these resources

“…Problems in the secondary-primary care transition mean some people 'slip through the net', with negative consequences for rehabilitation and secondary prevention (Clark et al, 2005). Previous research has highlighted difficulties accessing and receiving sufficient support and advice generally (Roebuck et al, 2001), and specifically from General Practitioners (Richards and Coulter, 2007), and reticence in seeking support (Gregory et al, 2005).…”

Quality of life from the perspective of revascularized patients during rehabilitation: an ethnographic study

“…The study of quality of life is important for the clinical decision making process and for the determination of therapeutic benefits, and also as a means to assess the patient's survival, in this case after coronary artery bypass grafting, which requires not only adequate medication use, but also changes in life habits (2,4) . Different researchers have looked at quality of life related to coronary artery disease and the impact of its treatment on the individual's life today (2)(3)(4)(5)(6) .…”

“…Different researchers have looked at quality of life related to coronary artery disease and the impact of its treatment on the individual's life today (2)(3)(4)(5)(6) . These studies are considered important, because, besides evaluating the therapeutic results, they generate new hypotheses and reflections that permit a broader focus in studies on quality of life, seeking methodological options in terms of the discussion of theoretical and conceptual aspects involved in the evaluation of this phenomenon.…”

O significado de qualidade de vida: perspectivas de indivíduos revascularizados e de seus familiares

“…A cirurgia poderá trazer repercussões físicas, psicológicas, sociais e emocionais e, também, na percepção de bem-estar das pessoas (sujeitos e familiares), levando à necessidade de adaptações e ao enfrentamento de situações tais como a mudança no estilo de vida, no papel social dentro do núcleo familiar e a dificuldade para retornar ao trabalho, relacionadas à percepção da limitação física para atividades que exijam esforço (KING et al, 1992;MAYOU;BRYANT, 1993;ROEBUCK;FURZE;THOMPSON, 2001;SPERTUS et al, 1994;TREASURE, 1999;WILSON-BARNETT, 1981).…”

“…A revascularização do miocárdio, procedimento cirúrgico mais realizado em decorrência da DAC, tem sido realizada dentro de condições ideais, buscando garantir o alívio dos sintomas decorrentes da insuficiência coronariana, a melhoria do funcionamento cardíaco, a prevenção do infarto do miocárdio e a recuperação do paciente do ponto de vista físico, psíquico e social, com o objetivo de melhorar sua qualidade de vida (BARNASON et al, 2000;MOTZER;CIOL, 2002;KING et al, 1992;SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE CARDIOLOGIA, 2004;NAUGHTON;FURBERG, 1996). (BARNASON et al, 2000;BLILEY;FERRANS, 1993;MOTZER;CIOL, 2002;FRENN et al, 1989;GULDVOG, 1999;JAIRATH, 1999;KING et al, 1992;LUKKARINEN, 1998;LUKKARINEN, H.;HENTINEN, 1997;MARCUCCIO et al, 2003;MURRAY;MAKTELOW;CLIFFORD, 2000;PAPADANTONAKI;STOTTS;PAUL, 1994;ROEBUCK;FURZE;THOMPSON, 2001;ROSS;OSTROW, 2001;SPERTUS et al, 1994;GÓIS, 2005;WENGER et al, 1984). Esses estudos são considerados relevantes, pois, além de avaliarem os resultados terapêuticos, geram novas hipóteses e reflexões que possibilitam a ampliação do enfoque dos estudos sobre qualidade de vida, buscando alternativas metodológicas que se preocupem em discutir os aspectos teóricos e conceituais envolvidos na avaliação desse fenômeno.…”