Effectiveness of Transitional Care Model on Knowledge Regarding Quality of Life Among Clients with Post Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction is the major cause of disability in many developing countries and by 2020 is forecast to be the major cause of disease burden world-wide and it is a slow progressive disease and can be reduced by adhering to certain life modification strategies. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of transitional care model on knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction in a selected hospital at Chennai. A quantitative approach using pre-experimental one group pretest post-test research design was adopted for the study and 30 samples that full filled the inclusion criteria were selected. The structured knowledge questionnaires were used to assess the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction. Following the intervention, a significant portion 19 (63.3%) exhibited moderately adequate knowledge, and 11(36.7%) achieved a level of adequate knowledge. Thus, the Transitional care model had a significant impact on enhancing client’s understanding regarding quality of life. Keywords: Transitional Care model, post myocardial infarction, quality of life, knowledge