The Effect of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain on Sexual Function and Quality of Life of Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients.

CONCLUSIONS: The coexistence of coronary heart disease and musculoskeletal pain does not seem to affect patients' sexual function, but it negatively affects Patients' quality of life. This study emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary team working in a cardiac rehabilitation program addressing issues related to pain, sexual function, and quality of life.
PMID: 29315088 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Wittkopf PG, Cardoso AA, de Carvalho T, Cardoso FL Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research