Key result
HF is linked to high rates of anxiety and depression requiring routine assessment.
Why the study?
To integrate evidence on contributing factors, consequences, and coping mechanisms of depression and anxiety in patients with heart failure.
Routine assessment and management of anxiety and depression should be included in heart failure protocols to improve clinical outcomes.
Supports screening for anxiety and depression in heart failure; leaves open outcome impact without prospective trials.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to integrate evidence on contributing factors, consequences, in addition to coping mechanisms of depression and anxiety in patients with heart failure. Design/methodology/approach An integrative review was conducted by searching three main electronic databases: Web of Sciences, MEDLINE and Science Direct. Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final review process. Findings The review identified the most common contributing factors, consequences and coping mechanisms of depression and anxiety in patients with heart failure. Patients with heart failure have high anxiety and depression prevalence rates. Originality/value It is recommended to include routine assessment and management of anxiety and depression in heart failure protocols to improve clinical outcomes.
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Sumaqa et al. (2022) conducted a review in Heart failure (n=24). An integrative review of 24 studies found that patients with heart failure have high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression, highlighting the need for routine assessment and management.
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