CONCLUSIONS
The PCI method improved the overall health outcomes of patients with
unstable angina, as illustrated by the increase in six out of eight
aspects of the QoL assessment tool, SF-36. Only the patient’s mental
well-being and social functioning QOL scores after PCI were lower than
those of the baseline. Furthermore, demographic factors such as age,
occupation status as well as place of residence were found to be
significantly correlated with the improvement in patients’ quality of
life after the treatment. Our findings suggest the delivery of
appropriate rehabilitation care and other methods which could support
the recovery of patients as well as improve their social functioning and
mental health. It is also necessary to communicate about the harmful
effect of residence facilities and occupational status on health
improvement after the treatment in order to increase the knowledge and
awareness not only of the patients but also of their caregivers and
relatives. There would be further research needed to declare some
factors that may be related to PCI outcome and to take more effective
policy strategy to improve QoL of patients with UA.