The effect of cardiac rehabilitation on mindfulness and quality of life after coronary artery bypass graft

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cardiac rehabilitation on patients' level of mindfulness and quality of life after coronary artery bypass grafting. Design: This study is a prospective, quasi-experimental study. Methods: Between June and November 2023, 90 patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft surgery by the same surgeon participated in the study using sequential sampling. Data were collected using the 'Patient Information Form', 'Mindfulness Scale' and 'Quality of Life (SF-36) Form'. Mindfulness and Quality of Life Forms were administered before and after the cardiac rehabilitation programme. Results: The mean age of the patients who participated in the study was 59.4 +/- 9.4 years, 82.2 % were male, 86.7 % were married, 68.9 % were primary school graduates. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was found when the effect on all sub-dimensions of SF-36 and mindfulness before and after cardiac rehabilitation was analysed. Conclusion: Cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass grafting improves mindfulness and quality of life. Studies investigating the effect of rehabilitation programmes on mindfulness after different surgeries are recommended. Clinical Relevance: This study includes not only exercise-based but also multidisciplinary team practices before, during and after surgery with the cardiac rehabilitation procedure.