Assessment of Quality of Life After Cardiac Surgery in Children Using Modern Rehabilitation Tools
Keywords:
congenital heart defects, cardiac surgery, quality of life, rehabilitation, telemedicine, pediatric cardiology, digital healthAbstract
Congenital heart defects (CHD) remain one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and disability among children. Advances in cardiac surgery have significantly improved survival rates, yet postoperative recovery and quality of life (QoL) remain critical issues. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of life in children after surgical correction of CHD and to analyze the effectiveness of modern rehabilitation tools such as telemedicine, interactive educational resources, and psychological support programs. The study demonstrated that an integrated rehabilitation approach combining traditional medical supervision with innovative technologies leads to improved psychosocial adaptation, reduced anxiety, and higher parental satisfaction with treatment outcomes.
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