Factors affecting quality of life in Korean patients with chronic heart failure

Aim Poor health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) may be one of the most common predictors of mortality and rehospitalization. This study was conducted to identify factors affecting HRQOL in Korean patients with CHF using two HRQOL measurements. Methods The...

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Published in:Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS 2014-01, Vol.11 (1), p.54-64
Main Authors: CHU, Sang Hui, LEE, Won Hee, YOO, Ji Soo, KIM, So Sun, KO, Il Sun, OH, Eui Geum, LEE, JuHee, CHOI, Mona, CHEON, Joo Young, SHIM, Chi Young, KANG, Seok-Min
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Language:English
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Aged
Beta blockers
Chronic Disease
chronic heart failure
Economics
Female
health-related quality of life
Heart failure
Heart Failure - physiopathology
Humans
Korean patients
Male
Nursing
Quality of Life
Republic of Korea
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Summary:Aim Poor health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) may be one of the most common predictors of mortality and rehospitalization. This study was conducted to identify factors affecting HRQOL in Korean patients with CHF using two HRQOL measurements. Methods The study included a sample of 114 patients. HRQOL was measured by the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) and the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Instrument – Short Version (WHOQOL‐BREF). Multiple regression analyses were performed to analyze the relationship between the factors and HRQOL. Results Significant correlations were found between MLHFQ and WHOQOL‐BREF in total and component scores, with the two exceptions of WHOQOL‐BREF psychological and MLHFQ physical or total. The perceived economic status, functional status, and sex were factors identified as having an effect on HRQOL. Conclusion The MLHFQ was better able to differentiate sex, comorbidity, and functional status. Further studies are needed to implement cost‐effective nursing interventions for patients with CHF to improve their HRQOL.
ISSN:1742-7932
1742-7924
DOI:10.1111/jjns.12002