Key result
Psychosocial assessments and interventions are essential in comprehensive cardiac care to address depression and anxiety.
Why the study?
Unaddressed depression and anxiety are prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease and lead to poorer health outcomes, worse quality of life, and increased healthcare costs.
Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or following a cardiac event
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports routine psychosocial screening in cardiac settings; leaves open optimal interventions and outcome impact for prospective trials.
Psychosocial assessment and interventions are crucial following a cardiac event due to the high prevalence and negative impact of depression and anxiety on patient outcomes.
Thompson et al. (2023) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Psychosocial assessment and psychological interventions was evaluated. Psychosocial assessment and psychological interventions are essential components of comprehensive cardiac care to address highly prevalent and independent risk factors such as depression and anxiety.
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