Religious practices and changes in health-related quality of life after hospital discharge for an acute coronary syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Religious beliefs and practices influence coping mechanisms and quality of life in patients with various chronic illnesses. However, little is known about the influence of religious practices on changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among hospital survivors of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The present study examined the association between several items assessing religiosity and clinically meaningful changes in HRQOL between 1 and 6 months after hospital discharge for an ACS.

Methods

We recruited patients hospitalized for an ACS at six medical centers in Central Massachusetts and Georgia (2011-2013). Participants reported making petition prayers for their health, awareness of intercessory prayers by others, and deriving strength/comfort from religi

SUBMITTER: Abu HO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6724337 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature