The effect of family-centered empowerment model on quality of life in elderly patients with angina

• Main Authors: Hasan-Ali Farzami, Majideh Heravi-Karimooi, Nahid Rejeh, Fatemeh Alhani, Hamid Sharif Nia
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research 2017-12-01
• Series: Payesh
• Subjects: family-centered empowerment model; angina; quality of life
• Online Access: http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-75-en.html

Objective (s): Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) on quality of life in elderly patients with angina. Methods: This was a randomized trial on a convenient sample of patients 60 years and older with angina hospitalized in cardiology clinics of a teaching hospital in Qazvin, Iran. Patients were randomized to receive intervention or the usual care. The intervention group received a four dimensions program (perceived threat with group discussion method, self-efficacy with problem solving methods, self-esteem with educational partnership and outcome and process evaluations). To collect data we used an specific FCEM instrument, and the Seattle Angina Questionnaire. Results: Following the implementation of the program the intervention in group showed better quality of life in all dimensions compared to their own baseline score and the control group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Family-centered empowerment model in patients with angina have improved their quality of life.