Quality of life in adults with congenital heart disease
Key result
Adults with congenital heart disease, particularly those with inoperable, cyanotic, or surgically cured conditions, had significantly poorer physical functioning and general health than the general population (p<0.05).
Population
276 adults with congenital heart disease, 41.7% men, median age 31.0 years, based in Birmingham, UK.
Design
Cross-sectional
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Implication
May warrant HRQoL screening in congenital heart disease survivors; leaves open whether interventions improve long-term outcomes.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=276)
Multicenter
No
Structured PICO
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Population
276 adults with congenital heart disease (median age 31 years) assessed for quality of life using the SF-36 survey.
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Comparator
General population normative data and internal comparisons (e.g., surgically cured vs. palliative vs. inoperable vs. cyanotic vs. acyanotic)
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Outcome
Quality of life assessed by the 36 item short form health survey (SF-36)patient reported
Main Result
p-value: p=<0.05
Adults with congenital heart disease, including those deemed surgically cured, have significantly poorer physical functioning and general health perception compared to the general population.
Cite This Study
Deirdre A. Lane (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Congenital heart disease (n=276). Congenital heart disease (surgically cured, palliative, inoperable, or cyanotic) vs. General population normative data was evaluated on Quality of life (SF-36 scores) (p=<0.05). Adults with congenital heart disease, particularly those with inoperable, cyanotic, or surgically cured conditions, had significantly poorer physical functioning and general health than the general population (p<0.05).