The outcomes of interpersonal counselling on depressive symptoms and distress after myocardial infarction

• DOI: 10.3109/08039480903402227
• Publication Date: 2010-04-14T12:29:20Z
• Authors: Olli Oranta; Sinikka Luutonen; Raimo KR Salokangas; Tero Vahlberg; Helena Leino-Kilpi
• Keywords: Depression

Depression is not treated adequately after myocardial infarction (MI). This study evaluates the interpersonal counselling (IPC) implemented by a registered nurse on outcomes for depressive symptoms and distress in MI patients.We studied patients (n = 103) randomized into intervention group 51) control 52) hospital at 6 18 months discharge using validated questionnaires, Beck's Inventory (BDI) Symptom Checklist-25 (SCL-25).During 18-month follow-up, decreased statistically significantly (P 0.009) compared with group. In IPC group, from 37.3% to 20.4% 0.014), 16.7% 0.001), while 26.5% 0.132) during 6-month 20.8% 0.015). normal care, number of varied slightly three measurements, 30.2 39.6%.The remained high The progress severity level was toward milder follow-up. brief that can rapidly be adopted may result enduring benefits clinical value.