Recovery of Lung Function, Dominant Handgrip Strength, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cardiac Surgical Patients Following Hospital Discharge

Purpose: Assessment of recovery in post-cardiac surgical patients is commonly conducted using lung function, dominant handgrip strength (DHGS), and health-related quality life (HRQoL). The aim this study was to determine the DHGS HRQoL cardiac at six-weeks six-months after hospital discharge. Further, investigated association between these parameters predictive ability for function HRQoL. Methods: This a prospective observational that involved 58 who completed DHGS, assessments pre-operatively, six-weeks, Lung assessed three different calibrated spirometers, while measured dynamometers. Short-Form 36 questionnaire utilized assessment. Results: At discharge, were significantly (pConclusion:Variable changes identified Dominant hand grip may have limited or no value predicting during intermediate period.