Quality of life during rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery.
The effect of a three-phase comprehensive rehabilitation programme on the quality of life during the first postoperative year after coronary artery bypass surgery was studied in 205 male patients randomly allocated into a rehabilitation (R) and a hospital-based treatment (H) group. The rehabilitation programme included physical exercise, relaxation training, psychological group sessions, dietary advice and discussions about postoperative treatment of coronary disease. There was no difference between R and H groups in the frequency of postoperative complaints, number of hospital admissions and satisfaction of sexual life. An almost significantly greater number of subjects in R group than in H group perceived their health as good 12 months after surgery. The Beck Depression Index score decreased significantly in R group but not in H group during follow-up. A greater increase in hobby activities was observed in R group than in H group. More subjects in R group than in H group considered rehabilitation important for recovery, whereas more patients in H group considered support by the spouse and family, the subjective mental strength and a secure income as important.
Engblom
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Department of Medicine, University Central Hospital of Turku, Finland.
Hämäläinen
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Lind
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Mattlar
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Ollila
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Kallio
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Inberg
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Knuts
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D000328:Adult; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards