Key result
A one-point increase in anxiety score was associated with a statistically significant 1.22-point worsening in quality of life score among heart failure outpatients.
Why the study?
Heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, with expanding prevalence; this study aimed to assess quality of life, anxiety levels, associated factors, and the impact of anxiety on quality of life in HF outpatients.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
Yes
Mean Difference: 1.22 (95% CI 0.91–1.52)
p-value: p=<0.001
In heart failure outpatients, higher levels of anxiety are strongly associated with worse quality of life, highlighting the need to address emotional burden in this population.
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Anxiety may worsen QOL in HF outpatients; leaves open whether screening or treatment alters outcomes.
Polikandrioti et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure (n=100). Anxiety was evaluated on Impact of anxiety on Quality of Life (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire total score) (β 1.22, 95% CI 0.91-1.52, p=<0.001). A one-point increase in anxiety score was associated with a statistically significant 1.22-point worsening in quality of life score among heart failure outpatients.
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