Update on psychological functioning in adults with congenital heart disease: a systematic review. (June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Callus, Edward; Quadri, Emilia; Ricci, Cristian; Passerini, Cristiana; Tovo, Anna; Pelissero, Gabriele; Chessa, Massimo
• Is Part Of: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy. Volume 11:Number 6(2013)
• Page Start: 785
• Page End: 791
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Subjects: adaptation -- adjustment -- anxiety -- congenital heart disease -- depression -- emotional -- hostility -- mental health -- neuroticism -- psychological distress -- psychopathology -- self-appraisal; Cardiovascular agents -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.12061
• DOI: 10.1586/erc.13.9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9072

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.