ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS AMONG SURVIVORS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

T. Vidhya; Dr. C. Kanniammal; Dr. Jaideep Mahendra; Dr. G. Valli

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS AMONG SURVIVORS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

T. Vidhya, Dr. C. Kanniammal, Dr. Jaideep Mahendra, Dr. G. Valli,

Abstract :

Background: The heart disease is the single largest cause of death in India. According to a projection by the WHO and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India will not only be the heart attack capital, but also the capital of diabetes and hypertension by 2020. Hence the present study is aimed to assess the level of cognitive function on lifestyle modifications among survivors of acute coronary syndrome. Materials and Methods: Descriptive design was chosen for this study. 50 study participants were selected using purposive sampling technique. The cognitive function was assessed using devised self administered multiple choice tool which consists of 30 items. The collected data were analyzed statistically. Results: 82% of respondents demonstrated inadequate level of cognitive function and only 18% elicited adequate level of cognitive function among ACS survivors. There was no association found with any of the selected demographic variables except for the treatment history which was significant at p< 0.05. Conclusion: It is essential that health education on life style modification should be provided to the patients. It should focus on identification of the personal, cultural and psychosocial factors that act as a barrier to patients in modifying their lifestyle. Life style modification is most effective way of secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome. A combination of education and home monitoring programs, family teaching cooking demonstration and other exercise program can be made helpful for the patients in turn to have a better quality life.