The effect of family-centered empowerment model on quality of life in elderly patients with angina
Objective (s): Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) on quality of life in elderly patients with angina. Methods: This was a randomized trial on a co...
| Published in: | Payesh |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Persian |
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Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research
2017-12-01
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| Online Access: | http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-75-en.html |
| Summary: | Objective (s): Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) on quality of life in elderly patients with angina.
Methods: This was a randomized trial on a convenient sample of patients 60 years and older with angina hospitalized in cardiology clinics of a teaching hospital in Qazvin, Iran. Patients were randomized to receive intervention or the usual care. The intervention group received a four dimensions program (perceived threat with group discussion method, self-efficacy with problem solving methods, self-esteem with educational partnership and outcome and process evaluations). To collect data we used an specific FCEM instrument, and the Seattle Angina Questionnaire.
Results: Following the implementation of the program the intervention in group showed better quality of life in all dimensions compared to their own baseline score and the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Family-centered empowerment model in patients with angina have improved their quality of life. |
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| ISSN: | 1680-7626 2008-4536 |