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Satisfaction with heart transplantation.

Anne Jalowiec1, Kathleen L Grady, Connie White-Williams

  • 1Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. ajalowiec@yahoo.com

Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing
|September 8, 2006
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Most heart transplant (HT) recipients report high satisfaction 6 months post-surgery and would undergo the procedure again. However, factors like symptom distress and lower quality of life impact satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Patient Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Heart transplantation (HT) is a life-saving procedure for end-stage heart failure.
  • Assessing long-term patient satisfaction and decision-making is crucial for evaluating HT program success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient satisfaction with heart transplantation 6 months post-surgery.
  • To identify factors influencing satisfaction and the likelihood of choosing HT again.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 257 heart transplant recipients.
  • Nonparametric statistical analyses were used to examine satisfaction levels and associated factors.
  • Patient satisfaction was rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

Main Results:

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  • 87% of patients reported high satisfaction (ratings 8-10) 6 months after HT.
  • Factors linked to lower satisfaction included symptom distress, disability, stress, poor coping, and lower quality of life.
  • 93% would likely choose HT again, though poor coping, lower quality of life, being male, and being married were associated with negative perceptions.

Conclusions:

  • Heart transplantation generally leads to high patient satisfaction and willingness to repeat the procedure.
  • Addressing psychosocial factors and improving quality of life are key to enhancing patient experience and outcomes post-HT.