Biopsychosocial Needs of Patients Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Abstract

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most frequent types of open heart surgery in world. Surgery outcomes are generally good, but recovery can be complicated. Patients undergoing CABG often experience a range of physical and psychological problems and symptom These problems include anxiety and depressive symptoms, immobility issues, complications such as neck and shoulder pains, respiratory complications, insufficient sleep, and post-operative fatigue (Santarpino et al., 2015). Consisting of physical exercise and psycho-education has been found to improve various patient outcomes such as physical and psychological functioning there is a need for trials to investigate the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation and psycho-education in the early post-operative phase after CABG. Before a large trial are mounted, uncertainties regarding patient recruitment and feasibility of the interventions (Mosleh, Eshah & Almalik, 2017). Social support during Cardiac Rehabilitation can stem from various sources such as health professionals, family members and employers by its association with depression may contribute to post-rehabilitation and family QOL marital concerns should be addressed in support interventions. Cognitive behavioral therapy-based psychosocial intervention increased social support in post CABG patients with low perceived social support (Servey & Stephens, 2016).