Why the study?
What is the psychological outcome following open-heart surgery in survivors?
Population
70 survivors of open-heart surgery who returned for follow-up interviews (out of 142 total survivors)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Psychological adjustment may decline in ~1/3 of open-heart surgery survivors despite physical gains; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve long-term outcomes.
What is the psychological outcome following open-heart surgery in survivors?
Despite physical improvement, a significant proportion of patients experience psychological decline one year after open-heart surgery, highlighting the need for targeted psychological prophylaxis and management.
Stanley S. Heller (1974) studied this question.
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