Why the study?
Does a long waiting time for coronary revascularization increase symptom severity and psychological distress in patients?
Population
1,713 individuals, comprising 904 patients in western Sweden on the waiting list for coronary angiography or…
Comparison
Long waiting time for coronary angiography or… vs Shorter waiting time / reference group
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant psychological support during waits; hypothesis-generating for whether shorter delays reduce distress.
Does a long waiting time for coronary revascularization increase symptom severity and psychological distress in patients?
Prolonged waiting times for coronary revascularization are associated with increased psychological distress and sedative use, rather than worsening angina.
Bengtson et al. (1994) studied this question.
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