Key result
Among 146 healthy spouses, having a partner with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease led to a slow pace of life, limited personal freedom, and uncertainty due to financial and care issues.
Population
146 healthy spouses of patients with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD)
Design
Other
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Highlights the hidden caregiver burden in newly diagnosed CAD; leaves open how targeted psychosocial interventions might.
Observational (n=146)
Spouses of patients with newly diagnosed CAD experience significant lifestyle limitations, caregiving burdens, and uncertainty, highlighting a need for better support from healthcare providers.
Lukkarinen et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Coronary artery disease (spouses) (n=146). Having a spouse with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease was evaluated on Experiences of everyday life after spouse's CAD diagnosis. Among 146 healthy spouses, having a partner with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease led to a slow pace of life, limited personal freedom, and uncertainty due to financial and care issues.
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