[The use of a program of medical and psychological support after coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with ischemic heart disease].
The paper contains analysis of results of restorative treatment in a sanatorium and subsequent ambulatory care for 1 year of 167 patients after coronary artery bypass surgery. All patients received similar curative and preventive aid, 127 patients in addition participated in a special program of medical and psychological support while 40 patients comprised control group. The program was carried out in a sanatorium and consisted of several sessions of various types of group psychotherapy. Participation in this program allowed to achieve sufficiently high level of motivation to comply with recommendations of a physician and to implement self-psychoregulation and self-control of the functions of own body. Program participants had better quality of life and more frequently returned to work.
Zamotaev
Yu N
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Kosov
V A
VA
Kremnev
Yu A
YA
Antoshina
I N
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D000328:Adult; D001452:Balneology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006294:Health Resorts; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D012944:Social Support