Self-reported health-related quality of life predicts 5-year mortality and hospital readmissions in patients with ischaemic heart disease

Abstract

This study shows a significant and linear relationship between lower global and physical HRQL scores in patients with IHD and 5-year all-cause mortality and cardiac readmission.

Functional Status and Hospital Readmissions Using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey

“…Existing literature suggests that lower functional status increases the probability of readmission across different settings and conditions, including the Veterans Health Administration, 19 rehabilitation settings, [20][21][22] and in acute hospitals for heart conditions, [23][24][25][26][27] chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 15,[28][29][30] burn injuries, 31 and all-cause readmissions. 19,[32][33][34] However, acute care studies have been based on small sample sizes ranging from 45 to 938 patients.…”

Impact of Complications After Cardiac Operation on One-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes

“…However, several prior studies have demonstrated cardiovascular disease has a significant effect on patient-reported quality of life. 28,29 In conclusion, complications after cardiac operation continue to negatively influence patient quality of life 1 year after surgery. Use of the NIH-PROMIS showed prolonged ventilation, renal failure, stroke, and composite major morbidity have the largest impact on 1-year PROs.…”

Psychological Aspects of Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation: Time to Wake Up to Sleep?

“…Two HRQoL questionnaires have recently been shown to allow for comparison among different diagnostic groups -the HeartQol and the MacNew [130][131][132]. The HeartQol, in particular, has demonstrated validity across 22 countries and several languages and has been shown to predict 5-year mortality and cardiac readmissions in patients with ischaemic heart disease [133]. Aside from evaluating the effectiveness of CR, this measure may also aid in identifying patients at higher risk for CVD events and thus inform treatment planning [134].…”