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[The use of a program of medical and psychological support after coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with ischemic heart disease].
- Source :
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Kardiologiia [Kardiologiia] 2002; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 76-9. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- The paper contains analysis of results of restorative treatment in a sanatorium and subsequent ambulatory care for 1 year of 167 patients after coronary artery bypass surgery. All patients received similar curative and preventive aid, 127 patients in addition participated in a special program of medical and psychological support while 40 patients comprised control group. The program was carried out in a sanatorium and consisted of several sessions of various types of group psychotherapy. Participation in this program allowed to achieve sufficiently high level of motivation to comply with recommendations of a physician and to implement self-psychoregulation and self-control of the functions of own body. Program participants had better quality of life and more frequently returned to work.
Details
- Language :
- Russian
- ISSN :
- 0022-9040
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Kardiologiia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12494229