Key result
Symptom cluster groups in patients with atrial fibrillation showed significant correlations with psychological distress and quality of life (p < 0.001).
Why the study?
AF symptoms cause psychological distress and poor quality of life, but data on symptom clusters and their relationship with psychological distress and quality of life are needed.
Population
175 patients with AF
Comparison
Symptom cluster groups
Design
Descriptive survey study
Authors
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Symptom clusters may flag AF patients needing distress screening; leaves open whether cluster-targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=175)
p-value: p=<0.001
In patients with atrial fibrillation, symptom clusters are significantly correlated with psychological distress and quality of life, highlighting the need for targeted symptom management.
Bang et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=175). Symptom clusters was evaluated on Correlation between symptom cluster groups and psychological distress and quality of life (p=<0.001). Symptom cluster groups in patients with atrial fibrillation showed significant correlations with psychological distress and quality of life (p < 0.001).
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