Use of the adapted version of the Flanagan quality of life scale with post-surgical cardiac patients

Authors

  • Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Cristiane Franca Lisboa Góis Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Lia Mara da Silva Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000100003

Keywords:

quality of life, thoracic surgery

Abstract

This descriptive and observational study aimed to measure the quality of life of patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Quality of life (QOL) was measured using the 15-item Flanagan Quality of Life Scale, modified by adding a 16th item on independence, as recommended by Burckhardt and her collaborators. 124 patients were interviewed, average age was 62 years, most patients were male (62.1%) and average time after surgery was 2.49 years. Scores ranged from 44 to 112 (sample mean=84.79 and s=13.54) (possible range from 16 to 112), in which higher values indicate greater satisfaction with quality of life. The results on quality of life reflected high satisfaction levels as to the aspects approached by the instrument, with cardiac patients ranging from satisfied to quite satisfied with their quality of life. The following items came up as greatest sources of satisfaction: having and raising children and relationships with friends, while patients were least satisfied about participating in recreation activities and sports and health.

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Published

2005-02-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Use of the adapted version of the Flanagan quality of life scale with post-surgical cardiac patients. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(1), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000100003