Why the study?
Does cognitive behavioral therapy improve mood and quality of life in young and middle-aged patients with anxiety or depression after percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary heart disease?
Population
75 young and middle-aged patients with anxiety/depression and coronary heart disease treated with…
Comparison
8 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy in… vs Routine postoperative treatment alone.
Design
RCT, randomly divided
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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Supports CBT for post-PCI depression and anxiety; extends RCT evidence to younger CHD patients.
Does cognitive behavioral therapy improve mood and quality of life in young and middle-aged patients with anxiety or depression after percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary heart disease?
Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces depression and anxiety and improves quality of life in young and middle-aged patients following percutaneous coronary intervention.
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