Congestive heart failure patients' perceptions of quality of life: the integration of physical and psychosocial factors

Congestive heart failure (CHF) lowers survival and worsens the quality of life (QOL) of over four million older Americans. Both clinicians and standardized instruments used to assess the QOL of patients with CHF focus primarily on physical symptoms rather than capturing the full range of psychosocia...

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Published in:Aging & mental health 2004-01, Vol.8 (1), p.83-91
Main Authors: Bosworth, H. B., Steinhauser, K. E., Orr, M., Lindquist, J. H., Grambow, S. C., Oddone, E. Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Focus Groups
Gender Identity
Geriatric Assessment
Heart Failure - psychology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
North Carolina
Quality of Life - psychology
Self Care - psychology
Sick Role
Social Adjustment
Social Support
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - psychology
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Summary:Congestive heart failure (CHF) lowers survival and worsens the quality of life (QOL) of over four million older Americans. Both clinicians and standardized instruments used to assess the QOL of patients with CHF focus primarily on physical symptoms rather than capturing the full range of psychosocial concerns. The purpose of this study was to gather descriptions of the components of QOL as understood by patients living with CHF. Focus groups were conducted with patients with known CHF, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class I-IV, and left ventricular fraction of
ISSN:1360-7863
1364-6915
DOI:10.1080/13607860310001613374