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Predictors of physical functioning after a cardiac event.

B C Yates1, D C Belknap

  • 1University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.

Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Patients recovering from cardiac events achieve better physical functioning with less depression and illness severity. Higher self-esteem and physical recovery correlate with improved activity levels and mastery post-cardiac illness.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing post-cardiac event recovery is crucial for patient rehabilitation.
  • Psychological resources, depression, physical recovery, and illness severity are key areas to explore.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationships between psychologic resources, depression, physical recovery, and illness severity with subjective and objective physical functioning after a cardiac event.
  • To identify factors promoting return to optimal activity levels in cardiac patients.

Main Methods:

  • Correlational survey design with 46 cardiac patients assessed 9 weeks post-event.
  • Objective physical functioning assessed via symptom-limited exercise testing.
  • Data collected on illness responses, psychologic resources, depression, and physical recovery.

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Main Results:

  • Less depression and illness severity were associated with a greater return to activity.
  • Higher objective physical functioning, physical recovery, and self-esteem correlated with improved activity levels.
  • Objective physical functioning was linked to greater subjective physical functioning, physical recovery, and mastery.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological factors like self-esteem and low depression significantly impact physical recovery after cardiac events.
  • Multifaceted approach considering psychological and physical aspects is vital for optimizing cardiac patient rehabilitation.
  • Interventions targeting depression and enhancing self-esteem may improve functional outcomes in cardiac patients.