<![CDATA[Coronary heart disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases throughout the world which results in high rates of mortality, morbidity and also has a financial impact. One of the main management for coronary heart disease patients is self-care. Several studies show that treatment outcomes for coronary heart patients are better in patients who engage in consistent self-care. Programs and guidelines regarding self-care for coronary heart patients have been proven to reduce rehospitalization rates. The results of other research show there is a link between a good quality of life and good self-care. The aim of this research is to determine the description of self-care for coronary heart patients after catheterization at the Integrated Heart Care Installation at Prof.Dr.I.G.N.G Ngoerah Hospital. This research uses a descriptive analytical design with a cross sectional approach using the SC-CHDI questionnaire. The total sample was 219 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The results of the study showed that 77,2% respondent have sufficient catagory, Self-Maintenance results for coronary heart patients at the Integrated Heart Care Installation at Prof. Dr. I. G. as many as 119 people (54,3%). Self-care-confidence was in the sufficient category, 195 respondents (89%) and the results of self-care management for coronary heart patients were in the sufficient category,115 respondents (52,5%). The description of self-care for coronary heart disease sufferers is influenced by respondent characteristics such as age, gender, education, occupation, and length of illness.]]>
