Key result
Adaptive coping strategies were associated with less depression in heart failure patients, whereas maladaptive methods like denial and disengagement were associated with higher levels of depression.
Why the study?
Are certain types of coping strategies associated with depression levels in heart failure patients?
Population
Heart failure patients
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports assessing coping in HF patients with depression; extends observational data but requires interventional trials.
Systematic Review
Are certain types of coping strategies associated with depression levels in heart failure patients?
In heart failure patients, adaptive coping strategies are associated with lower depression levels compared to maladaptive strategies.
Allman et al. (2009) conducted a systematic review in Heart failure. Coping strategies was evaluated on Depression. Adaptive coping strategies were associated with less depression in heart failure patients, whereas maladaptive methods like denial and disengagement were associated with higher levels of depression.
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