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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].

Authors :
Zamotaev YN
Kosov VA
Kremnev YA
Antoshina IN
Source :
Kardiologiia [Kardiologiia] 2002; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 76-9.
Publication Year :
2002

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