Pain and Functional Status in Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have been shown to improve survival and overall quality of life, but there are limited data on pain control and functional status in this patient population.

Objectives

This study examined changes in pain, functional status, and quality of life over time in VAD patients.

Methods

Patients were enrolled in this prospective cohort study before or as early after VAD implant as possible and then followed for up to 48 weeks. The Brief Pain Inventory was used to assess pain. The Katz Independent Activities of Daily Living questionnaire was used to assess functional status. The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, a 23-item questionnaire covering five domains (physical function, symptoms, social function, self-efficacy, and quali

SUBMITTER: Weerahandi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5897591 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature