Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2009;11(1):29-37.

경피적 관동맥중재술을 받은 급성관동맥증후군 노인의 회복기 건강관련 삶의 질

황은희, 신미경, 신수진

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify health related quality of life in elders during the recovery period after a percutaneous coronary intervention. Method: The participants were 73 adults over 65 years of age in the month after a percutaneous coronary intervention. The questionnaire included the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) used to assess severity and Quality of Life SF-36 (Short Form-36). The collected date were analyzed with the SPSS 14.0 program.
Results
Among the SF-36 scores, the item with the highest score was in functional status for role limitation- emotional (82.42) in well-being for psychological health (68.90). Quality of life was statistically significant according to gender and severity in functional status, well-being, and general health status.
Conclusion
The results indicate a need to develop follow-up programs for elders based on personal disposition.

Key words: 급성관동맥증후군, 삶의 질