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Article: Correlates of psychological distress in elderly patients with congestive heart failure

TitleCorrelates of psychological distress in elderly patients with congestive heart failure
Authors
KeywordsAnxiety
Chronic illness
Psychological distress
Depression
Congestive heart failure
Issue Date2004
Citation
Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2004, v. 57, n. 6, p. 573-581 How to Cite?
AbstractHigh levels of psychological distress have been reported in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Yet, little is known about its associated factors. The purpose of this study is to identify the significant demographic, clinical and psychosocial correlates of psychological distress in CHF patients. Cross-sectional data were obtained from a sample of a consecutive series of hospitalized CHF patients (n=227) with measures of psychological distress, functional status, symptom status, social support and health perception. Objective clinical variables were obtained from the hospital records. High levels of psychological distress, in particular, depression, were found in patients with CHF. In hierarchical regression analysis, poorer perceived emotional-informational support, higher levels of fatigue, poorer health perception and not living with family were identified as the significant correlates of psychological distress. These correlates, in total, explained 49% of the variance for the scores of psychological distress. None of the objective clinical variables demonstrated a significant contribution that accounted for psychological distress in CHF patients. The findings highlight the importance of addressing social support for CHF patients. Assisting this vulnerable patient group to cope with fatigue and to cultivate a positive health perception are also highly prioritized treatment goals. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/280471
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dc.contributor.authorYu, Doris S.F.-
dc.contributor.authorLee, Diana T.F.-
dc.contributor.authorWoo, Jean-
dc.contributor.authorThompson, David R.-
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-17T14:34:07Z-
dc.date.available2020-02-17T14:34:07Z-
dc.date.issued2004-
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Psychosomatic Research, 2004, v. 57, n. 6, p. 573-581-
dc.identifier.issn0022-3999-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/280471-
dc.description.abstractHigh levels of psychological distress have been reported in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Yet, little is known about its associated factors. The purpose of this study is to identify the significant demographic, clinical and psychosocial correlates of psychological distress in CHF patients. Cross-sectional data were obtained from a sample of a consecutive series of hospitalized CHF patients (n=227) with measures of psychological distress, functional status, symptom status, social support and health perception. Objective clinical variables were obtained from the hospital records. High levels of psychological distress, in particular, depression, were found in patients with CHF. In hierarchical regression analysis, poorer perceived emotional-informational support, higher levels of fatigue, poorer health perception and not living with family were identified as the significant correlates of psychological distress. These correlates, in total, explained 49% of the variance for the scores of psychological distress. None of the objective clinical variables demonstrated a significant contribution that accounted for psychological distress in CHF patients. The findings highlight the importance of addressing social support for CHF patients. Assisting this vulnerable patient group to cope with fatigue and to cultivate a positive health perception are also highly prioritized treatment goals. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.-
dc.languageeng-
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Psychosomatic Research-
dc.subjectAnxiety-
dc.subjectChronic illness-
dc.subjectPsychological distress-
dc.subjectDepression-
dc.subjectCongestive heart failure-
dc.titleCorrelates of psychological distress in elderly patients with congestive heart failure-
dc.typeArticle-
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dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jpsychores.2004.04.368-
dc.identifier.pmid15596164-
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dc.identifier.volume57-
dc.identifier.issue6-
dc.identifier.spage573-
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