A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Maria do Rosário Toscano von Flach
, Luiz Eduardo Fonteles Ritt
, Fábio Gonçalves de Santana Junior, Marina von Flach Correia, Thaissa Costa Claro, [...]
Maria do Rosário Toscano von Flach
, Luiz Eduardo Fonteles Ritt
, Fábio Gonçalves de Santana Junior, Marina von Flach Correia, Thaissa Costa Claro, [...]
Abstract Background Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with higher recovery rates, greater adherence to treatments, and better levels of quality of life in patients with heart disease. Objectives To evaluate the association between spirituality, functional gain, and improved quality of life in patients in a cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Methods This prospective cohort study evaluated the association between functional and quality of life gains during a cardiovascular rehabilitation program and a religiosity/spirituality index based on a validated scale. Depression, anxiety, […]
Keywords: Cardiac Rehabilitation/methods; Cardiovascular Diseases / mortality; Quality of Life; Spiritual Therapies/methods; Spiritualit
Christina Grüne de Souza e Silva
Christina Grüne de Souza e Silva
Abstract Background Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with higher recovery rates, greater adherence to treatments, and better levels of quality of life in patients with heart disease. Objectives To evaluate the association between spirituality, functional gain, and improved quality of life in patients in a cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Methods This prospective cohort study evaluated the association between functional and quality of life gains during a cardiovascular rehabilitation program and a religiosity/spirituality index based on a validated scale. Depression, anxiety, […]
Keywords: Cardiac Rehabilitation; Cardiovascular Diseases; Quality of Life; Spiritual Therapies; Spirituality, Religiosity