Effect of phased rehabilitation training on quality of life in elderly patients with coronary heart dis-ease
Xu Wei
Zhao Zhiwei
Jiang Xi
Wang Yehua
Xu Xiuping
Abstract：Objective To discuss the influence of phased rehabilitation training on quality of life(QOL)in elderly patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods The elderly patients with CHD(n=120)were chosen from Department of Cardiology in the Seventh Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from Nov.2023 to Dec.2024.The phased rehabilitation training was divided into 3 stages:acute phase,recovery phase and maintenance phase,aiming to gradually improve gradually patients'heart function and QOL.QOL was reviewed by using Scale of 36-item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36),and biochemical indexes and heart function indexes were collected.Results The SF-36 scores were significantly promoted by the phased rehabilitation training,especially in the dimensions of physiological,physiological and social function.The rates of score changes were,respectively 76.9％,38.1％,and 32.7％.The maximum improvement rate in biochemical indexes was 16.7％,and the maximum improvement rate in heart function indexes was 10％.Conclusion This study provides a scientific basis for the rehabilitation training,and suggests individualized rehabilitation programs,multidisciplinary teamwork,early start of rehabilitation training,and emphasis on psychological support,which is conducive for improving QOL in elderly CHD patients.
Keywords：Elderly coronary heart diseasePhased rehabilitation trainingQuality of lifeHeart function indexes
Publication Date：2024-11-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 1391-1393 )