| Abstract |
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the level of physical functional ability in patients with heart failure and to suggest the correlation between cognitive level and instrumental daily activity level with physical function ability. Methods: The study included individuals who were diagnosed with heart failure and those who were not diagnosed with stroke. Among 66 patients who were tested for weakness at S Hospital located in Gyeonggi-do from June 2021 to April 2022, data from 56 patients were selected and analyzed. Results: In the correlation between MMSE-K and SPPB, balance (r = .381, p < .01), gait speed (r = .368, p < .01), chair stand (r = .245, p >.05), and total score (r = .387, p < .01) showed a positive correlation except for the chair stand. In the correlation between K-IADL and SPPB, balance (r = −.532, p < .01), gait speed (r = −.644, p < .01), chair stand (r = −.391, p < .01), and total score (r = −.600, p < .01) showed a negative correlation. The higher the simple physical function, the higher the cognitive level and the lower the level of need for help in the level of instrumental daily activities. Conclusion: A correlation was found between the level of physical function and the level of cognitive and instrumental daily activities in patients with heart failure; thus, its evaluation is essential. |