ISSN : 2663-2187

The Quality of Life of Post-Operative Patients of Cardiac Surgery: A Follow-Up Study at Selected Hospitals

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Mr. Amol Temkar, Dr. Heera Jayasheela
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.11.2024.6956-6966

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Introduction: The quality of life (QoL) of patients following cardiac surgery is a crucial measure of the success of medical interventions beyond the traditional clinical outcomes of mortality and morbidity. This study aims to assess the QoL among postoperative cardiac surgery patients visiting for follow-up at selected hospitals, providing insights into the factors that contribute to their well-being and identifying areas for improvement in post-operative care. Methods. An exploratory cross-sectional analytical investigation was conducted, recruiting a total of 100 participants from the postoperative care units of cardiac tertiary care hospitals. Demographic information was gathered through a standardized questionnaire designed to capture key sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, religion, marital status, educational background, occupational status, and details of the primary caregiver. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used for the assessment of quality of life, which consists of 26 questions distributed across multiple domains. Descriptive analysis was conducted to summarize the demographic characteristics of the participants. Results. The majority of the study participants rated their health status as neither poor nor good, indicating a neutral perception. Conclusions. The study reveals that the majority of postoperative patients rated the quality of their life as neither good nor poor, suggesting a need for further research to identify other factors that may impact their health.

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