Key result
Type D personality was independently associated with increased anxiety (OR 7.03; 95% CI 2.32-21.32) and depressive symptoms (OR 7.40; 95% CI 2.49-21.94) in ICD patients.
Why the study?
Is Type D personality associated with increased anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with an ICD and their partners?
Cross-Sectional (n=326)
Is Type D personality associated with increased anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with an ICD and their partners?
Odds Ratio: 7.03 (95% CI 2.32–21.32)
Type D personality is a strong independent determinant of anxiety and depressive symptoms in both ICD patients and their partners.
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Type D screening may identify at-risk ICD patients and partners; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce distress.
Pedersen et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) (n=326). Type D personality vs. Non-Type D personality was evaluated on Anxiety symptoms in patients (OR 7.03, 95% CI 2.32-21.32). Type D personality was independently associated with increased anxiety (OR 7.03; 95% CI 2.32-21.32) and depressive symptoms (OR 7.40; 95% CI 2.49-21.94) in ICD patients.
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