Why the study?
What factors predict health-related quality of life in newly diagnosed coronary heart disease patients?
Population
Newly diagnosed coronary heart disease patients (17 studies included)
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
6 weeks to 12 months after diagnosis
Authors
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Screening for these predictors should guide support strategies in new CHD patients; extends evidence synthesis on sociodemographic and psychosocial influences.
What factors predict health-related quality of life in newly diagnosed coronary heart disease patients?
Sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors are important predictors of health-related quality of life in newly diagnosed coronary heart disease patients.
Pragodpol et al. (2013) studied this question.
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