Date Approved
1997
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Nursing (M.S.N.)
Degree Program
College of Nursing
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the differences in the way men and women experience their cardiac problems, rehabilitation programs, and the resulting quality of life. A descriptive two group research design was utilized. A convenience sample produced 35 participants, 20 men and 15 women. At the participant’s first or second cardiac rehabilitation session, a pretest on quality of life was given. Posttesting was done at 5-8 weeks later. It was hypothesized that the women would have lower quality of life scores than the men. This was not supported in a data analysis using an analysis of covariance. However, there were improvements in health and functioning for both groups from pretest to posttest. Furthermore, the men had a significant improvement in overall QOL from pretest to post-test. The women did not. The results support the need for continued research on gender differences in the care of cardiac clients.
ScholarWorks Citation
Flynn, Susan M., "Gender Differences in Reported Quality of Life in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients" (1997). Masters Theses. 437.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/437
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