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A Systematic Evaluation of Rehabilitation Strategies Following Acute Myocardial Ischemic Event and their Impact on Functional Autonomy in Women
 
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A Systematic Evaluation of Rehabilitation Strategies Following Acute Myocardial Ischemic Event and their Impact on Functional Autonomy in Women
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International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.54839/ijprcp.v3i3.anita

Year: 2024, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 5–8

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A Systematic Evaluation of Rehabilitation Strategies Following Acute Myocardial Ischemic Event and their Impact on Functional Autonomy in Women

Anita1, Raj1, Sudhan1

1Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive program that was created to aid recovery post-myocardial infarction (MI). Women recovering from MI face unique challenges including psychological distress and lower physical fitness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of CR on improving activities of daily living (ADLs) in women post-MI, hypothesizing that CR would enhance both physical and emotional well-being, leading to an improved overall quality of life. This experimental study involved 30 female participants (aged 40-60 years) with uncomplicated MI enrolled from three hospitals in Bangalore. The participants underwent a two-month CR program that included supervised and home exercises. Pre- and post-treatment assessments were conducted using the Quality of Life after Myocardial Infarction Questionnaire (QLMI) and Mickus Questionnaire (1986). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for statistical analysis in order to compare the scores before and after treatment. Significant improvements were observed across emotional, physical, and social domains. Emotional scores improved from 25.73 to 70.47 (p<0.001), physical scores from 11.53 to 32.67 (p<0.001), and social scores from 25.53 to 65.00 (p<0.001). The global score also increased from 62.80 to 168.13 (p<0.001), indicating an overall improvement in the quality of life. This study highlights the positive impact of CR on ADLs in women post-MI, showing the need for tailored rehabilitation programs that address both physical and psychosocial needs.

Keywords: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Activities of Daily Living, Myocardial Infarction, Women

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@ 2024 Published by Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy. This is an open-access article under the CC BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Year: 2024, Volume: 3, Issue: 3


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