Psychological distress in adults with congenital heart disease: focus beyond depression

• DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118002068
• Publication Date: 2019-01-30T06:58:15Z
• Authors: Lacey P. Gleason; Lisa X. Deng; Abigail M. Khan; David Drajpuch; Stephanie Fuller; Jonathan Ludmir; Christopher E. Ma...; Sara L. Partington; Lynda Tobin; Yuli Y. Kim; Adrienne H. Kovacs
• Keywords: Depression

Abstract Background Adults with congenital heart disease face psychological challenges although an understanding of depression vs. anxiety symptoms is unclear. We analyzed the prevalence elevated and explored associations demographic medical factors as well quality life. Methods enrolled from outpatient clinic completed Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale two measures life: Linear Analogue Satisfaction Life Scale. Medical data were obtained by chart review. Results Of 130 patients (median age = 32 years; 55% female), 55 (42%) had 16 (12%) on subscales Most also (15/16; 94%). 56 at least one subscale, 37 (66%) not receiving mental health treatment. Compared to 0 or 1 subscales, elevations in both (n=15) less likely be studying working (47% 81%; p =0.016) reported lower scores (60 81, <0.001) (14 28, <0.001). Conclusions Among adults disease, are common typically accompany depressive symptoms. The combination associated unemployment Improved strategies provide psychosocial care support appropriate engagement employment required.