Key result
Higher baseline levels of emotional well-being significantly predicted better long-term recovery and survival in physically ill patients, with an overall likelihood ratio of 1.14.
Why the study?
Does emotional well-being improve recovery and survival in physically ill patients?
Meta-Analysis (n=12,744)
Does emotional well-being improve recovery and survival in physically ill patients?
Effect estimate: LR 1.14
p-value: p=<0.001
Higher levels of emotional well-being are associated with a small but significant improvement in long-term recovery and survival among physically ill patients.
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Supports assessing emotional well-being for risk stratification in physically ill patients; reinforces its prognostic value in meta-analyses.
Lamers et al. (2011) conducted a meta-analysis in Physical illness (n=12,744). Emotional well-being (positive affect, life satisfaction, general well-being) vs. Lower levels of emotional well-being was evaluated on Prognosis of physical illness (survival and recovery) (LR 1.14, p=<0.001). Higher baseline levels of emotional well-being significantly predicted better long-term recovery and survival in physically ill patients, with an overall likelihood ratio of 1.14.
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