title: Self-care resources and activity as predictors of quality of life in persons after myocardial infarction.
abstract: An ex post facto correlational study was conducted to examine predictors of quality of life in persons 3 to 6 months after a myocardial infarction. Self-care resources, self-care knowledge (needs), activity level, and selected demographic variables were examined as predictor variables. A convenience sample of 86 subjects with a mean age of 61 years, was recruited for participation in this study. The study that explained 35% of the variance in quality of life included self-care resources available, activity level, and self-care needs. Modeling and Role Modeling Paradigm provided a useful explanation of how self-care resources and self-care knowledge can be applied to persons recovering from myocardial infarction.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0038, USA. linda.baas@uc.edu
authors.forename: Linda S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Baas
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006295:Health Resources / Q000458:organization & administration; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011788:Quality of Life; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013318:Stroke Volume; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left