Key result
In 133 patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the prevalence of depression was 7.5-16.5% pre-operatively and 4.5-14.3% post-operatively, depending on the assessment instrument used.
Population
133 patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Design
Editorial
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The prevalence of depression in cardiac surgery patients may be lower than previously reported, highlighting the need for combined self-report and expert clinical judgment for accurate assessment.
The prevalence of depression in cardiac surgery patients may be lower than previously reported, highlighting the need for combined self-report and expert clinical judgment for accurate assessment.
Duits et al. (1996) conducted a letter in Depression in cardiac surgery (n=133). Depression assessment was evaluated on Prevalence of depression. In 133 patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the prevalence of depression was 7.5-16.5% pre-operatively and 4.5-14.3% post-operatively, depending on the assessment instrument used.
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