The effect of family-centered empowerment model on quality of life in elderly patients with angina

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) on quality of life in elderly patients with angina.
This was a randomized trial on a convenient sample of patients 60 years and older with angina hospitalized in cardiology clinics of a teaching hospital in Qazvin, Iran. Patients were randomized to receive intervention or the usual care. The intervention group received a four dimensions program (perceived threat with group discussion method, self-efficacy with problem solving methods, self-esteem with educational partnership and outcome and process evaluations). To collect data we used an specific FCEM instrument, and the Seattle Angina Questionnaire.
Following the implementation of the program the intervention in group showed better quality of life in all dimensions compared to their own baseline score and the control group (p Family-centered empowerment model in patients with angina have improved their quality of life.