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Quality of Life for Saudi Patients With Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study

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  • Mohannad AbuRuz
  • Fawwaz Alaloul
  • Ahmed Saifan
  • Rami Masa'deh
  • Said Abusalem

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INTRODUCTION- Heart failure is a major public health issue and a growing concern in developing countries, including Saudi Arabia. Most related research was conducted in Western cultures and may have limited applicability for individuals in Saudi Arabia. Thus, this study assesses the quality of life of Saudi patients with heart failure. MATERIALS & METHODS- A cross-sectional correlational design was used on a convenient sample of 103 patients with heart failure. Data were collected using the Short Form-36 and the Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey. RESULTS- Overall, the patients’ scores were low for all domains of Quality of Life. The Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary mean scores and SDs were (36.7±12.4, 48.8±6.5) respectively, indicating poor Quality of Life. Left ventricular ejection fraction was the strongest predictor of both physical and mental summaries. CONCLUSION- Identifying factors that impact quality of life for Saudi heart failure patients is important in identifying and meeting their physical and psychosocial needs.

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  • Mohannad AbuRuz & Fawwaz Alaloul & Ahmed Saifan & Rami Masa'deh & Said Abusalem, 2016. "Quality of Life for Saudi Patients With Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(3), pages 1-49, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:8:y:2016:i:3:p:49
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