Corina Thomet
A5000827136- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
University Hospital of Bern
2016-2025
University of Bern
2016-2025
KU Leuven
2018-2025
Adult Congenital Heart Association
2021
Medical University of Vienna
2017-2018
Centre de Chirurgie Plastique
2017
The vast majority of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) in high-income countries survive into adulthood. Further, paediatric cardiac services have expanded middle-income countries. Both evolutions resulted an increasing number CHD survivors. Expert care across the life span is necessitated. In adolescence, patients transition from being a dependent child to independent adult. They are also advised transfer paediatrics adult care. There no universal consensus regarding how...
We compared physical functioning, mental health, and quality of life (QoL) patients with different subtypes congenital heart disease (CHD) in a large international sample investigated the role functional class explaining variance outcomes across defects.In cross-sectional Assessment Patterns Patient-Reported Outcome Adults Congenital Heart Disease-International Study (APPROACH-IS), we enrolled 4028 adult CHD from 15 countries. Diagnostic groups at least 50 were included these analyses,...
Survival prospects in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), although improved recent decades, still remain below expectations for the general population. Patients and their loved ones benefit from preparation both unexpected predictable deaths, sometimes preceded by a prolonged period of declining health. Hence, advance care planning (ACP) is an integral part comprehensive CHD. This position paper summarizes evidence regarding benefits patients' preferences ACP provides practical...
Background Conflicting results have been reported regarding employment status and work ability in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Since this is an important determinant for quality of life, we assessed a large international adult CHD cohort. Methods Data from 4028 (53% women) 15 different countries were collected by uniform survey the cross-sectional APPROACH International Study. Predictors limitations studied using general linear mixed models. Results Median age was 32 years...
Abstract Background Previous studies have found that sense of coherence (SOC) is positively related to quality life (QoL) in persons with chronic conditions. In congenital heart disease (CHD), the evidence scant. Aims We investigated (i) intercountry variation SOC a large international sample adults CHD; (ii) relationship between demographic and clinical characteristics SOC; (iii) cultural dimensions countries (iv) relative importance explaining QoL across countries. Methods APPROACH-IS was...
Objective First, to compare QOL and illness perceptions between patients with a Fontan circulation anatomically simple defects (ie, atrial septal [ASD] or ventricular [VSD]). Second, explore as mediator of the association congenital heart disease (CHD) diagnosis QOL. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting Twenty-four cardiology centers from 15 countries across five continents. Patients Four hundred thirty-five adult (177 258 ASD/VSD) ages 18-83 years. Outcome Measures were...
Objective: Self-efficacy is a known predictor of patient-reported outcomes in individuals with acquired diseases. With an overall objective better understanding adults congenital heart disease, this study aimed to: (i) assess self-efficacy (ii) explore potential demographic and medical correlates (iii) determine whether explains additional variance above beyond predictors. Methods: As part large cross-sectional international multi-site (APPROACH-IS), we enrolled 454 (median age 32 years,...
The congenital heart disease (CHD) population now comprises an increasing number of older persons in their 6th decade life and beyond. We cross-sectionally evaluated patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with CHD aged 60 years or older, contrasted these PROs younger patients 40-59 18-39 years. Adjusted for demographic medical characteristics, ≥60 had a lower Physical Component Summary, higher Mental anxiety (Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale-Anxiety) scores than the two categories. For...
Abstract Background: International organisations recommend that patients with CHD undergo a structured transition process to prepare for lifelong cardiac care. However, there is limited understanding of current practices in the United States (U.S.) from perspective adult programs. The purpose this study was characterise across U.S. Method: We conducted descriptive, cross-sectional survey programs U.S., inquiring about (preparation, transfer, and integration), resources, specialists,...
Background Health behaviours are essential to maintain optimal health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications in adults with congenital heart disease. This study aimed describe disease 15 countries identify patient characteristics associated international sample. Design was a cross-sectional observational study. Methods Adults ( n = 4028, median age 32 years, interquartile range 25–42 years) completed self-report measures as part Assessment Patterns Patient-Reported Outcomes...
Physical activity is important to maintain and promote health. This of particular interest in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) where acquired should be prevented. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum 2.5 h/week physical exceeding 3 metabolic equivalents (METS) achieve positive health effects. It unknown whether levels (PAL) adult CHD differ by country origin. 3896 adults recruited from 15 countries over 5 continents completed self-reported instruments,...
<h3>Objective</h3> High altitude-related hypoxia induces pulmonary vasoconstriction. In Fontan patients without a contractile subpulmonary ventricle, an increase in artery pressure is expected to decrease circulatory output and reduce exercise capacity. This study investigates the direct effects of short-term high altitude exposure on blood flow (PBF) capacity patients. <h3>Methods</h3> 16 adult (mean age 28±7 years, 56% female) 14 matched controls underwent cardiopulmonary testing with...