Abstract
The population of adults with congenital heart disease is increasing due to advancements in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Many patients face medical complications and psychosocial difficulties; however, it is not yet clear whether there is a direct relationship between medical status and the psychological functioning of these patients. This systematic review of the relevant literature is an attempt to: provide a comparison between the population of adults with congenital heart disease, the healthy reference population and similar cardiac populations when it comes to psychological functioning; explore the relationship between medical status/cardiac condition and psychological functioning; and identify the predictors of psychological distress in this population.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 785-791 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- adaptation
- adjustment
- anxiety
- congenital heart disease
- depression
- emotional
- hostility
- mental health
- neuroticism
- psychological distress
- psychopathology
- self-appraisal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Internal Medicine