In addition, there are limited studies that clearly investigate the relationship of HRQoL, anxiety and depression, social support, sociodemographic and clinical factors to CHD. This study aims to understand the relationship between these factors, in an attempt to provide healthcare professionals with a
holistic overview of the health status of outpatients with CHD. Such information would assist healthcare professionals to select appropriate interventions based on the patient's needs in this rapidly burgeoning population, to better manage CHD and reduce dependency on the healthcare system