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Quality of life of cardiac patients: a review

D R Packa

    The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed

    Insights

    This review explores quality of life (QOL) in chronic illness, focusing on cardiac patients. It details QOL measurement issues for researchers and consumers, and nursing applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Nursing
    • Medical Research

    Background:

    • Quality of life (QOL) is a critical outcome in chronic illness.
    • Understanding and measuring QOL is essential for patient care and research.
    • Cardiac patients represent a significant population where QOL assessment is vital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the literature on the definition, measurement, and application of quality of life.
    • To provide a historical perspective on quality of life research.
    • To specifically examine quality of life in the context of chronic illness and cardiac patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of relevant studies on quality of life.
    • Analysis of measurement issues pertinent to researchers and data consumers.
    • Exploration of quality of life components and their measurement concerns.

    Main Results:

    • Established historical context and definitions of quality of life.
    • Highlighted challenges and considerations in measuring quality of life.
    • Presented applications of quality of life data within a nursing framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate measurement of quality of life is crucial for effective patient management.
    • Quality of life data can be practically applied in nursing interventions.
    • Further research and standardized measurement are needed to enhance understanding and application of quality of life.

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