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