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?
Population
182 surviving patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator implanted between October 1998 and…
Comparison
Type D personality vs Non-Type D personality
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Type D screening may identify at-risk ICD patients and partners; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce distress.
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.
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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