Illness-related stress directly affected depression, physical recovery, and activity levels, while partner emotional support directly affected depression (model CFI 0.963, RMSEA 0.044).
Observational (n=220)
Do illness-related stress and social support affect physical and psychological recovery outcomes in cardiac patients 8 weeks after a cardiac event?
Illness-related stress impacts physical and psychological recovery, while partner emotional support directly reduces depression in cardiac patients 8 weeks post-event.
Little is known about the specific sources and types of support that assist patients in alleviating stress and achieving positive recovery outcomes after a cardiac event. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of illness-related stress, emotional and tangible support from a significant other, and informational support from a health care provider on physical and psychological recovery outcomes in cardiac patients 8 weeks after their cardiac event. The sample consists of 220 cardiac patients. Data analysis uses structural equation modeling. Final fit indices were as follows: χ(2) (df = 110) = 156.169, comparative fit index = .963, Tucker-Lewis index = .949, and root mean square error of approximation = .044 suggesting an acceptable model. Illness-related stress has direct effects on depression, physical recovery, and activity levels. Partner emotional support has a direct effect on depression. The findings provide direction for developing social support interventions aimed at improving recovery outcomes.
Yates et al. (Thu,) conducted a observational in Cardiac event (n=220). Illness-related stress and social support was evaluated on Physical and psychological recovery outcomes. Illness-related stress directly affected depression, physical recovery, and activity levels, while partner emotional support directly affected depression (model CFI 0.963, RMSEA 0.044).
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