Comparison of Quality of Life before and After Open Heart Surgery

Article history: Received: 4 July 2010 Accepted: 15 Sep 2010 Available online: 16 Oct 2012 Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life after cardiac surgery and to compare quality of life before and after open heart surgery Materials and Methods: . 49 patients participated in this study. The data were then analyzed by SPSS-13 statistical software Results: . Three months after the operation, life quality score increased (p=0.001), but unlike the improvement of physical status, mood improvement was not observed 3 months after surgery Conclusion: According to the . mental status of patients, it is recommended to perform necessary actions.