Statement of problem– A study to assess the quality of life of patients with myocardial infarction attending selected outpatient departments of Kolkata, west Bengal

Ms. Anindita Mitra

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Statement of problem– A study to assess the quality of life of patients with myocardial infarction attending selected outpatient departments of Kolkata, west Bengal

Ms. Anindita Mitra

Abstract :

A descriptive survey was undertaken to evaluate the quality of life of patients after being diagnosed with myocardial infarction. The objectives of the study were to assess the quality of life of myocardial infarction patients and to find out the association of the quality of life with selected demographic variables. The conceptual framework adopted was based on Roy’s Adaptation Model. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100n patients. The Rand 36–Item Health Survey Questionnaire was employed to assess the quality of life. The findings revealed that the subjects experienced a moderate quality of life with the highest mean percentage in the concept of social functioning. There was significant association between the quality of life and selected demographic characteristics like sex and duration of illness. The study findings have several implications for nursing service and education.