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[Program of medical and psychological support of patients after cardiosurgery]
Aim:
To study effectiveness of the program of medical and psychological support of patients after aortocoronary by pass operations (ACBO).
Materials And Methods:
The trial included 108 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after ACBO. 72 patients of the test group participated in the program of medical and psychological support. 36 patients who did not receive such support served control. All the patients underwent clinicophysiological and psychological tests aimed at assessment of exercise tolerance and personality types.
Results:
Many of the patients after ACBO need psychological consulting and support. The course of group therapy gives the patients strong motivation for following the doctor's recommendations and health self-control. Use of this motivation produced improvement in psychosomatic health of the test group, increased the percentage of patients who resumed their previous jobs.
Conclusion:
The program of medical and psychological support in CHD patients after ACBO increases the effectiveness of their rehabilitation and psychosocial activity, quality of life and return to previous job.