Assessment of Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Treatment after Cardiovascular Disease in a Hospital Outpatient Department

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly affects the quality of life (QoL) of patients, influencing both physical and mental health. Despite growing evidence linking CVD with reduced QoL, the impact of factors such as age, gender, co-morbidities, and depression remains understudied. This study aim to assess QoL among CVD patients and examine the effects of demographic and clinical factors.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary hospital between September 2023 and February 2024. A total of 111 outpatients with confirmed CVD participated, meeting specific inclusion criteria. QoL was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire, while depression severity was measured through the PHQ-9 scale. Ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection, which involved structured patient interviews.

Statistical analysis: the collected data were analyzed using GraphPad Prism (version 10.2.2) Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participatant characteristics, while Mann-Whitney U tests and ANOVA were performed to compare QoL scores across different groups. A significance threshold of p<0.05 was applied

Results: patients diagnosed with heart failure exhibited the lowest QoL scores, with significant impairments in physical and mental health (p<0.05). depression was prevalent, particularly among older adults and those with multiple co-morbidities. Gender difference in QoL were minimal.

Conclusion: CVD substantially reduces QoL, particularly in patients with heart failure and depression. Implementing multidisciplinary interventions focusing on both physical rehabilitation and mental health support can improve outcomes. Future research should explore long-term strategies for enhancing QoL in high-risk groups.