Key result
ACHD is linked to lower employment vs controls, with acyanotic adults ~2x more likely employed than cyanotic.
Why the study?
Adults with congenital heart disease represent a new and growing patient population with specific educational needs that are not well characterized.
Case-Control (n=248)
Adults with congenital heart disease face socioeconomic challenges, including lower employment rates, and have specific educational needs compared to healthy controls.
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May guide ACHD education around family living arrangements; leaves open effects on self-management or transition.
Simko et al. (2006) conducted a case-control in Congenital heart disease (n=248). Congenital heart disease vs. Healthy controls was evaluated on Educational needs, living situation, and employment status. Adults with congenital heart disease were less likely to be employed than healthy controls, though acyanotic adults were twice as likely to be employed as cyanotic adults.
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