Self-care resources and activity as predictors of quality of life in persons after myocardial infarction.
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.
Baas
Linda S
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University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0038, USA. linda.baas@uc.edu
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