title: Testing a model of physical and psychological recovery after a cardiac event.
abstract: Little is known about the specific sources and types of support that assist patients in alleviating stress and achieving positive recovery outcomes after a cardiac event. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of illness-related stress, emotional and tangible support from a significant other, and informational support from a health care provider on physical and psychological recovery outcomes in cardiac patients 8 weeks after their cardiac event. The sample consists of 220 cardiac patients. Data analysis uses structural equation modeling. Final fit indices were as follows: χ(2) (df = 110) = 156.169, comparative fit index = .963, Tucker-Lewis index = .949, and root mean square error of approximation = .044 suggesting an acceptable model. Illness-related stress has direct effects on depression, physical recovery, and activity levels. Partner emotional support has a direct effect on depression. The findings provide direction for developing social support interventions aimed at improving recovery outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Omaha, NE 68198-5330, USA. bcyates@unmc.edu
authors.forename: Bernice C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Yates
authors.forename: Karl
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kosloski
authors.forename: Kyle
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kercher
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dizona
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D020127:Recovery of Function; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation