Update on psychological functioning in adults with congenital heart disease: A systematic review
Academic Article
Publication Date:
2013
Short description:
Update on psychological functioning in adults with congenital heart disease: A systematic review / Callus, E., Quadri, E., Ricci, C., Passerini, C., Tovo, A., Pelissero, G., Chessa, M.. - In: EXPERT REVIEW OF CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY. - ISSN 1477-9072. - 11:6(2013), pp. 785-791. [10.1586/erc.13.9]
abstract:
The population of adults with congenital heart disease is increasing due to advancements in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Many patients face medical complications and psychosocial difficulties; however, it is not yet clear whether there is a direct relationship between medical status and the psychological functioning of these patients. This systematic review of the relevant literature is an attempt to: provide a comparison between the population of adults with congenital heart disease, the healthy reference population and similar cardiac populations when it comes to psychological functioning; explore the relationship between medical status/cardiac condition and psychological functioning; and identify the predictors of psychological distress in this population.
Iris type:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
adaptation; adjustment; anxiety; congenital heart disease; depression; emotional; hostility; mental health; neuroticism; psychological distress; psychopathology; self-appraisal; Adult; Age Factors; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Health Status; Heart Defects; Congenital; Humans; Stress; Psychological; Internal Medicine; Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
List of contributors:
Callus, Edward; Quadri, Emilia; Ricci, Cristian; Passerini, Cristiana; Tovo, Anna; Pelissero, Gabriele; Chessa, Massimo
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