Why the study?
Does the perception of why coronary bypass surgery was worth it associate with differences in quality of life and mood in post-surgery patients?
Population
155 individuals having coronary bypass surgery
Comparison
Coronary bypass surgery vs Comparison between patient perception groups
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Perception of functional benefit after bypass was associated with better mood and satisfaction; this observational finding leaves open whether addressing expectations improves outcomes.
Does the perception of why coronary bypass surgery was worth it associate with differences in quality of life and mood in post-surgery patients?
Patients who perceive functional improvement after coronary bypass surgery report better life satisfaction and mood than those who view the surgery primarily as life-saving.
King et al. (1992) studied this question.
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