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This article outlines the methodology for developing a valid and reliable quality-of-life index for patients with ischemic heart disease in cardiac rehabilitation.
This article describes the method the authors will use to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure quality of life as an outcome measure of a cardiac rehabilitation program. A discussion of the difficulties in conceptualizing and measuring quality of life and a summary of the contribution of prior studies to the development of the instrument are presented. Implications for cardiovascular nursing practice are also discussed.
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