The level of knowledge related to the disease and quality of life among coronary artery patients

Background

This study was conducted with descriptive design to determine the level of knowledge and quality of life of individuals suffering from coronary artery disease.

Methods

The study was conducted with 236 patients who applied to the cardiology outpatient clinic of a training and research hospital between November 2021 and April 2022. The data of the study were collected by personal information form, coronary artery disease education questionnaire-II and cardiac health profile scale.

Results

The patients’ total mean score for the coronary artery disease education questionnaire-II was 25.71±12.49. According to the total score obtained from the coronary artery disease education questionnaire-II, it was determined that 49.2% of the patients had an "insufficient" knowledge level, 44.5% "Poor", and 5.9% "Acceptable". Knowledge level of only one patient was good. In the chest pain classification of the cardiac health profile scale, the chest pain level of 28.4% of the patients was the "class II". Total mean score of the patients for the cardiac health profile scale was 679.88±245.89.

Discussion

It was found that the level of knowledge of the participants about coronary artery disease was insufficient and their level of quality of life was moderate. It is recommended to organize education programs based on the education, culture, perception of health, spoken language in order to elevate their knowledge level and thus their level of quality of life.