Psychologic and Social Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Self-responsibility predicts the successful outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery

“…They do not realise that they have a chronic disease and because of this belief, they do not comply with the required post-operative regime. They are convinced that they need take no further action in order to remain healthy (Kinchla and Weiss, 1985).…”

Preoperative characteristucs of patients with improved quality of life one year fter coronary artery bypass surgery

“…Health and risk of premature death are determined by socio-economic factors acting throughout life (Smith et al, 1997). A lower socio-economic status has an adverse impact on the prognosis of patients with coronary heart disease (Gundle et al, 1980;Kinchla and Weiss, 1985;Williams and Littmann, 1996). According to Smith et al (1997) it has recently been demonstrated that it is important to consider the cumulative effect of socio-environmental exposures over a life time and that the risk of cardiovascular death at an early stage is particularly sensitive to socio-economic influences acting in early life.…”

Family assessment and intervention.

“…In over 90% of cases, patients have reported elimination or a significant reduction in symptoms of their disorder after revascularization (theoretically, a reversal of the extent of the underlying disease). Unfortunately, positive outcomes in the domains of disability and affective distress have not been as apparent (Kinchla & Weiss, 1985).…”