Key result
Dyadic coping significantly mediated the relationship between dyadic congruence and psychopathology among patients with acute coronary syndrome and their caregivers.
Why the study?
With the increasing prevalence of ACS affecting both patients and caregivers, there is a need to explore the impact of the dyadic relationship on mental health and examine dyadic coping as a mediator between dyadic congruence and psychopathology.
Does dyadic coping mediate the relationship between dyadic congruence and psychopathology in patient-caregiver dyads with acute coronary syndrome?
Population
216 dyads (108 ACS patients and 108 caregivers) from two hospitals in India
Design
Cross-sectional survey study
Authors
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Supports exploring dyadic coping in ACS mental health; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=216)
Yes
Does dyadic coping mediate the relationship between dyadic congruence and psychopathology in patient-caregiver dyads with acute coronary syndrome?
Dyadic coping plays a significant mediating role between dyadic congruence and psychopathology in ACS patients and their caregivers, highlighting the importance of relationship dynamics in mental health outcomes.
Mitra et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=216). Dyadic congruence and dyadic coping was evaluated on Psychopathology (depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms). Dyadic coping significantly mediated the relationship between dyadic congruence and psychopathology among patients with acute coronary syndrome and their caregivers.
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