Key result
Type-D personality in patients with chronic heart failure was associated with an increased risk of inadequate consultation behavior for cardiac symptoms (OR 2.7; 95% CI 1.2-6.0; p<0.05).
Why the study?
Does type-D personality predict poor self-management and failure to consult for evident cardiac symptoms in patients with CHF?
Cohort (n=178)
Does type-D personality predict poor self-management and failure to consult for evident cardiac symptoms in patients with CHF?
Odds Ratio: 2.7 (95% CI 1.2–6)
p-value: p=<0.05
Patients with CHF and a type-D personality are at higher risk for inadequate self-management and failure to consult for worsening symptoms, which may negatively impact their prognosis.
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May flag CHF patients for enhanced symptom education; leaves open whether addressing type-D traits improves outcomes.
Schiffer et al. (2007) conducted a cohort in chronic heart failure (n=178). Type-D personality vs. Non-type-D personality was evaluated on inadequate consultation behaviour (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2 to 6.0, p=<0.05). Type-D personality in patients with chronic heart failure was associated with an increased risk of inadequate consultation behavior for cardiac symptoms (OR 2.7; 95% CI 1.2-6.0; p<0.05).
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