作者: Elaine E. Steinke , Victoria Mosack , Jodie Hertzog , David W. Wright
DOI: 10.1111/J.1744-6163.2012.00345.X
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摘要: PURPOSE: Individuals experiencing myocardial infarction (MI) report anxiety, depression, diminished quality of life (QOL), and reduced sexual activity. DESIGN AND METHODS: We examined return to activity post-MI, pilot tested a comprehensive counseling intervention based on social-cognitive theory. The in this pretest/posttest preexperimental study used an informational video, newsletters, telephone counseling, with cardiac patients (N= 10) partners 3). Measures included QOL; knowledge; self-efficacy, satisfaction. FINDINGS: At 8 weeks, only 60% had returned activity, low QOL satisfaction for partners. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Supportive interventions by nurses are needed assist MI activity.