The Status of Quality of Life and Adaptation of Patients with Heart Failure to Their Disease in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province

Abstract

Background: Currently, studying the quality of life of patients and the level of their adaptation to their disease is considered an important issue in studies of chronic diseases. Heart failure affects the quality of life of patients in varying degrees. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the status of quality of life of patients with heart failure and their level of adaptation to their disease. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 76 patients with heart failure who had referred to one of the specialized therapy clinics of Shushtar in Khuzestan Province during year 2015 were selected based on the convenience sampling method and inclusion criteria. The research tools for collecting the required data and information included demographic information questionnaire, minnesota quality of life questionnaire, and an assessment form designed for patients with heart failure based on four dimensions of the Roy adaptation model. The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (independent t-test). Results:The results of this study showed that this disease leaves the greatest negative impact on the physical dimension of quality

Correlation Between Acceptance of Illness and Comfort Level in Patients With Heart Failure: A Descriptive Study

“…4 Managing HF is a challenging and prolonged journey, as the condition requires complex and intensive treatment regimens and often leads to symptoms that severely impact daily activities. 5 The most important factor in managing and coping with disease is the patient's acceptance of their illness. This acceptance signifies readiness to confront disease-related challenges, facilitating disease control through adjustments in self-care practices and lifestyle.…”