Self-reported health status in coronary heart disease patients: A comparison with the general population

Conclusions:
CHD has a negative influence on patient’s self-reported health status, both the EQ-VAS as well as the EQ-5D dimensions (with the exception of self-care in both genders and pain/discomfort in males) were impaired. The relative impairment was the greatest in female patients and the differences in the proportion of reported problems diminished with increasing age. The EQ-5D instrument is appropriate in capturing problems related to anxiety/depression, pain/discomfort, mobility and usual activities. Within clinical practice, particular attention should be given to females and younger CHD patients.

Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: De Smedt, D., Clays, E., Annemans, L., Pardaens, S., Kotseva, K., De Bacquer, D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research