Evaluating sleep quality and activity of daily living in patients with heart failure: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract

Heart Failure is a prevalent condition with significant morbidity, affecting the quality of life and daily activities of patients. This study aims to fill this gap by assessing the sleep quality and Activity of Daily Living (ADL) among patients with heart failure and exploring the association of these factors with selected demographic variables. A quantitative, cross sectional approach was utilized in this study. The study was conducted in the cardiology outpatient department of a teaching hospital in South India over four weeks. A convenient sampling technique was employed to recruit fifty patients meeting the inclusion criteria set for patients fluent in English and Tamil, aged above 20 years, willing to participate, and from both sexes. Data were collected using the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index Scale and Activity of Daily Living by Checklist.The study revealed that the highest percentage of scores was for Dressing (70.00%) in ADL while Climbing stairs received the lowest (48.67%). Concerning sleep quality, 68.00% of participants had a disordered sleep score, with an average sleep disturbance score of 38.61%. An association between sleep quality and ADL with demographic variables indicates significant correlations with age, sex, occupation, and monthly income. This study underscores the prevalent issue of poor sleep quality and reduced ADL among patients with heart failure. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions could potentially enhance the overall quality of life for heart failure patients.