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Cardiac patients and spouses: family functioning and emotions
Clinical Nursing Research
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Myocardial infarction (MI) patients and their spouses experience significant emotional distress. Higher satisfaction with family function in spouses correlates with better emotional states, highlighting the need for integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Myocardial infarction (MI) significantly impacts patients' emotional well-being and family dynamics.
- Spousal emotional states and family functioning are crucial but often overlooked aspects of cardiac recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between family function satisfaction and emotional states in myocardial infarction (MI) patients and their spouses.
- To identify risk factors for emotional distress among MI patients and their partners.
Main Methods:
- A nonprobability sample of 66 MI patients and their spouses were recruited from Delaware Valley hospitals.
- Participants completed the Family APGAR and Affects Balance Scale to assess family function and emotional states.
Main Results:
- Both MI patients and spouses reported higher emotional distress compared to nonclinical populations.
- A strong correlation was observed between emotional states and family function satisfaction for both groups (p < .0001).
- Spousal satisfaction with family function was significantly linked to positive affect (p < .05).
Conclusions:
- Integrated assessment of family function and emotional status is vital for both MI patients and their spouses.
- Spouses reporting lower family function satisfaction are at increased risk for emotional distress.
- Addressing family dynamics is crucial for comprehensive cardiac patient care and recovery.
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