Correlation research of hope level and illness perception among patients with coronary heart disease after per-cutaneous coronary intervention

VernacularTitle:经皮冠状动脉支架植入术后的患者希望水平与疾病感知的相关性研究
Author: Chao LI ; Bing RONG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Coronary heart disease; Per-cutaneous coronary intervention; Hope level; Illness perception
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(25):64-66
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to examine hope level in patients with coronary heart disease after per-cutaneous coronary intervention and explore correlation with illness perception.Methods 176 patients in outpatient department were recruited after per-cutaneous coronary intervention.The Herth Hope Index (HHI),Illness perception Questionnaire-Revised and demographic and clinical characteristics were collected.Results The hope level score of patients after per-cutaneous coronary intervention was (36.18±3.21),the hope level was correlated with seven dimensions of illness perception and was influenced by degree of education,income level,whether the disease is acute or chronic and control belief.Conclusions The patients after per-cutaneous coronary intervention show high level of hope and is affected by many factors,this provides the basis for taking effective measures to improve the patients' level of hope.