Abstract
Various functional indicators are utilized to measure outcome in cardiac rehabilitation. Little information exists regarding the role played by psychological variables during the rehabilitative period, after cardiac valve surgery. The present study aims at exploring the relationship existing between different levels of functional capacity measured by six-minute walking test, (6MWT) and emotional aspects such as anxiety and depression. Materials and methods. 126 post-surgical heart valve patients underwent at the beginning and at the end of the rehabilitative programme: 1) 6MWT; 2) assessment of anxiety and depression (A-D Questionnaire according to the CBA-2.0 Primary Scale). Results. Cardiac rehabilitation was associated with a general and significant improvement in the 6MWT (273±98 metres versus 363±96; p
Translated title of the contribution | Can influence anxiety and depression the six-minute walking test performance in post-surgical heart valve patients? A pilot study |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 154-161 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - Cardiac Series |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine