| Abstract [eng] |
Aim of the research – to analyze the links between the quality of life and self-care of patients after myocardial infarction. Research methodology. In order to conduct the research “Links between the quality of life and self-care of patients having suffered myocardial infarction” an objective was set to disclose links between the quality of life and self-care of patients after myocardial infarction. In order to achieve the goal, quantitative research method was used. The method consists of two standardized questionnaires: SF-36 and nursing needs assessment tables. Sample consisted of 124 respondents having suffered myocardial infarction. The research was conducted in September-November 2020 in one health care institution. Statistical Package for Social Science and MS Excel 2010 were used to perform statistical analysis of research data. The research was conducted in accordance with ethical principles. Research results. The research revealed that the quality of life of patients after myocardial infarction is only average. The research carried out in this thesis revealed that age, time of onset, complications, chronic diseases, and eating disorders have significant impact on quality of life of patients after myocardial infarction. The quality of life is better for those patients who are able to take care of themselves, have good hearing, know about their illness, are able to think, do not feel anxious or afraid, while stress worsens the quality of life. Shortness of breath, sputum, chest pain, dry mouth, fever and sleep disturbances bother patients having experienced complications significantly more often. |
