Health related quality of life in post-acute coronary patient

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Lifestyle factors significantly impact cardiovascular health and patient recovery post-myocardial infarction (MI).
• Effective patient education and counselling are crucial for promoting adherence to lifestyle modifications after cardiac events.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle-modification counselling on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of patients following myocardial infarction.
• To assess behavioural changes and outcomes in post-MI patients receiving targeted health messages.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental study involving 50 post-MI patients at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC).
• Utilized a pre-tested, validated questionnaire to assess KAP regarding lifestyle modifications.
• Intervention involved 15-20 minute counselling sessions based on WHO guidelines, covering diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and monitoring.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements were observed in MI knowledge (28,100%) and healthy practices (24, 85.71%) (p<0.001).
• A positive shift in attitude towards lifestyle changes was noted in 96.4% of participants.
• Counselling demonstrated a significant positive impact on patient knowledge and practice, with attitude also showing improvement.

Conclusions:

• Lifestyle modification counselling is an effective strategy for enhancing knowledge and practices in post-myocardial infarction patients.
• Targeted interventions can promote healthier behaviours, contributing to better recovery and secondary prevention in cardiac patients.