Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine the chronic disease care and healthy lifestyles of patients hospitalized in internal medicine clinics.Materials and Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to August 31, 2019. The study population consisted of 207 patients with chronic diseases.Results: It was found that there was a statistically significant, and positively significant relationship was found between the chronic disease care assessment scale and the healthy lifestyle behaviors scale of the patients included in the study.Conclusion: Positive association was detected between care satisfaction and healthy lifestyle behaviours of individuals with chronic disease. It may be recommended to provide training that supports the healthy lifestyles of these individuals who have to live with chronic diseases.

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