Key result
SF-36 remains a widely used tool for measuring HRQoL in cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Why the study?
Growing interest in quality of life research in cardiovascular diseases has increased the need to evaluate tools measuring health-related quality of life in cardiology and cardiac surgery patients.
What are the most widely used tools for assessing health-related quality of life in cardiology and cardiac surgery?
What are the most widely used tools for assessing health-related quality of life in cardiology and cardiac surgery?
The SF-36 questionnaire is highlighted as a primary tool for assessing health-related quality of life in cardiovascular patients, reflecting the growing importance of patient-reported outcomes.
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SF-36 may suit routine HRQoL assessment in cardiac care; leaves open optimal tool selection for future validation studies.
Gierlaszyńska et al. (2016) conducted a review in Cardiovascular diseases. Quality of life questionnaires was evaluated. The Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) is one of the most widely used tools for measuring the health-related quality of life of patients undergoing cardiological treatment and cardiac surgery.
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