THE ROLE OF SCHOOL HEALTH IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE

Summary : The relevance of the study is due to the need for theoretical, methodological and practical justification of the formation of effective prevention of major noncommunicable diseases. Prevention of non-communicable diseases is possible through the development and implementation of a system of legal, economic and social measures. The aim of this study was to make a comparative assessment of the quality of life of patients with CHF, depending on whether they attend the appropriate health School or refused to attend it. Materials and methods : The study was conducted with the involvement of 600 patients, who were divided into three groups: patients with CHF attending School of health, who refused to attend it and patients with other somatic pathology. The quality of life assessment was conducted by interviewing and included the study of activity in everyday life, clinical and functional disorders, cognitive dysfunction and psychological comfort in patients with CHF. As a result , it was found that patients with CHF, who refused to attend the School of health, are more likely to be expressed violations of activity in everyday life, 2.38 times more often than patients with CHF, attending School, found weighting clinical and functional class of CH, more often revealed cognitive impairment and psychological dysfunction, manifested depression and anxiety. Thus, it is necessary to develop comprehensive therapeutic and preventive measures carried out on the basis of polyclinic health care institutions and aimed at preserving and strengthening the health of patients suffering from CHF.