Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programme on functional status among patients undergone primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

Ms. Vimal Tom; Mrs. Deepa Merin Kuriakose; Mrs. Jayarani R S

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programme on functional status among patients undergone primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

Ms. Vimal Tom, Mrs. Deepa Merin Kuriakose, Mrs. Jayarani R S

Abstract :

Background: Coronary heart disease can result in difficulties in functionality and performance of everyday activities.[1] Poor functionality and unhealthy life style habits may cause recurrence of the disease. Objectives: The study focused on assessment of functional status among patients undergone primary PTCA, evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programme on functional status of patients undergone primary PTCA. Materials and methods: Quantitative approach was used for the study. Study design selected was post test control group design. Non probability purposive sampling technique was employed to select 60 patients undergone primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty at Govt. Medical College Hospital Kottayam. The technique of data collection used was self reporting. During the data collection period cardiac rehabilitation programme was given to the patients which was started immediately after primary PTCA and progressed during the in hospital days by the researcher. Post test evaluation done on the 14th day after discharge. Results: The study proved that cardiac rehabilitation was effective in improving functional status among patients undergone primary PTCA. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study it can be concluded that there is evident improvement in functional status among patients undergone primary PTCA after cardiac rehabilitation programme.