Effects of Partnership Care Model on quality of life

Effects of Partnership Care Model on quality of life of coronary artery disease patients Azadi F (MSc.), Mohammadi I2 (Ph.D).

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most important chronic disorders and a worldwide problem with a complex and multifactorial nature, challenging developed as well as developing countries. In spite of developments in medical technology and spending heavy costs, the disease has not been controlled to promote patients’ quality of life

This clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Partnership Care Model on promoting the quality of life of CAD patients at Besat hospital in Tehran. 60 CAD patients were randomly divided into two equal experimental and control groups. SF-36 was used to assess the quality of life of the patients. The model was designed and applied for 3 months.

Findings showed a significant difference between the scores of physical and psychological dimensions of quality of life in the groups before and after the intervention (P<0.05).

It can be concluded that Partnership Care Model is applicable for promoting the quality of life of patients with coronary artery disease. Key words: Coronary artery disease, Partnership Care Model, Quality of life.