The Effect of Supportive Education, as a Tertiary Nursing Intervention, on the Quality of Life of Patients with Heart Failure

Author

Julie A. Switek, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

2002

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

Quality of life in patients with heart failure is poor. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a supportive educational nursing intervention on quality of life. The quality of life of two groups of patients with heart failure were compared, the control group that received placebo interventions and the experimental group that received a supportive educational intervention. The instrument utilized in this study was the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index; Cardiac Version III. Betty Neuman’s systems model was the theoretical framework that guided this research. Independent and paired T-tests were utilized to analyze the data. Findings included a significant increase in the quality of life scores for the supportive educational group occurring at the 6-month time period.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Switek, Julie A., "The Effect of Supportive Education, as a Tertiary Nursing Intervention, on the Quality of Life of Patients with Heart Failure" (2002). Masters Theses. 566.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/566