Quality of life can both influence and be an outcome of general health perceptions after heart surgery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Our aim was to investigate the existence of a reciprocal relationship between patients' assessment of quality of life and their appraisal of health. If present, this relationship will interfere with the interpretation of heart s...

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Main Authors: Veenstra Marijke, Andersen Marit H, Mathisen Lars, Wahl Astrid K, Hanestad Berit R, Fosse Erik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/5/1/27