[Use of the adapted version of the Flanagan Quality of Life Scale with post-surgical cardiac patients].
This descriptive and observational study aimed to measure the quality of life of patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Quality of life (QOL) was measured using the 15-item Flanagan Quality of Life Scale, modified by adding a 16th item on independence, as recommended by Burckhardt and her collaborators. 124 patients were interviewed, average age was 62 years, most patients were male (62.1%) and average time after surgery was 2.49 years. Scores ranged from 44 to 112 (sample mean=84.79 and s=13.54) (possible range from 16 to 112), in which higher values indicate greater satisfaction with quality of life. The results on quality of life reflected high satisfaction levels as to the aspects approached by the instrument, with cardiac patients ranging from satisfied to quite satisfied with their quality of life. The following items came up as greatest sources of satisfaction: having and raising children and relationships with friends, while patients were least satisfied about participating in recreation activities and sports and health.
Dantas
Rosana Aparecida Spadoti
RA
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. rsdantas@eerp.usp.br
Góis
Cristiane Franca Lisboa
CF
da Silva
Lia Mara
LM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D011788:Quality of Life; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires