Occupational Performance and Quality of Life in Individuals With Cardiovascular Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Study

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Science
• Cardiovascular Health
• Occupational Therapy

Background:

• Cardiovascular conditions significantly impair functional abilities and daily life activities.
• Limited evidence exists on occupational performance levels and impacted daily activities in this population.
• This study investigates occupational performance and quality of life in individuals with cardiovascular conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess occupational performance and quality of life in individuals with cardiovascular conditions.
• To identify specific daily life activities most affected by cardiovascular conditions.
• To explore the relationship between quality of life and occupational performance in this cohort.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study with convenient sampling of 52 individuals with cardiovascular conditions.
• Utilized the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF).
• Employed descriptive statistics, correlation, and multivariable linear regression analyses.

Main Results:

• Individuals reported lower-moderate occupational performance (COPM Performance: M=4.74) and satisfaction (COPM Satisfaction: M=4.5).
• Self-care, particularly functional mobility, was the most impacted domain (66.2% of problems).
• Lower physical quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) predicted poorer occupational performance; better psychological quality of life and sports participation predicted higher satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Cardiovascular conditions negatively affect daily occupational performance and quality of life.
• Self-care activities, especially functional mobility, require targeted interventions.
• Individualized interventions focusing on daily life activities are crucial for this population.