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Saarinen SL, Borregaard B, Ekholm O, Christensen AV, Thorup CB, Thomsen T, Thrysoee L, Mols RE, Juel K, Berg SK, Rasmussen TB. Self-reported mental and physical health is associated with not returning to work in patients with ischemic heart disease. Int J Cardiol 2024; 409:132180. [PMID: 38759797 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) can lead to prolonged sick leave and loss of ability to work. This study aimed to describe non-return to work (non-RTW) across three IHD subgroups at 3 and at 12 months post discharge, and explore whether baseline characteristics, and patient-reported mental and physical health were associated with work detachment. METHODS Data from the national cohort study DenHeart were used, including the patient-reported outcomes (PROs) Short-Form 12, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale and HeartQoL measured at discharge and register-based follow-up at 3 and at 12 months. A total of 3873 patients with IHD ≤ 63 years old and part of the workforce prior to hospitalisation, were included in the analyses and divided into three groups: chronic IHD/stable angina, non-STEMI (non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)/unstable angina and STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction). A composite outcome of 'prolonged sick leave' and/or 'left the workforce' was defined as non-return to work (non-RTW). Adjusted logistic regression models were performed. RESULTS Overall, the frequency of non-RTW was 37.7% and 38.0% at 3 and 12 months, respectively, thus not improving with time. The largest proportion of non-RTW was found in STEMI patients, followed by non-STEMI/unstable angina and IHD/stable angina patients. Several clinical and socio-demographic factors, as well as patient-reported mental and physical health were associated with non-RTW among the subgroups. CONCLUSION The findings demonstrate a need for identifying IHD patients at risk of non-RTW after discharge based on their mental and physical health and a need for initiatives to minimize unwanted non-RTW.
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- Stine Lise Saarinen
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery and Clinical Nursing Research Unit, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Acute, Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark
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Auschra B, Euler S, Zehnder Y, Fuentes Artiles R, Niederseer D, Zuccarella-Hackl C, von Känel R, Jellestad L. Long-Term Follow-Up of HRQoL up to Six Years after Outpatient Phase-II Cardiac Rehabilitation. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:357. [PMID: 38338242 PMCID: PMC10855487 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background: Low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves HRQoL; however, evidence on long-term HRQoL changes after CR, and their predictors, is missing. Methods: A total of 153 patients with complete HRQoL data in the short-form (SF)-36 Health Survey at CR entry, discharge and follow-up were included. Using linear mixed-effects regression models for repeated time measurements, we examined predictors of follow-up HRQoL, including age and clinical characteristics. Results: Both physical (t = -5.66, p < 0.001) and mental (t = -2.06, p = 0.040) HRQoL improved significantly from CR entry to discharge, with improvements remaining stable over a mean follow-up of four years (range 2.4-6.1). Better functional capacity (6MWT) at CR entry predicted better physical HRQoL (t = 5.50, p < 0.001) and, with a trend, better mental HRQoL (t = 1.92, p = 0.056) at follow-up. A psychiatric diagnosis at CR entry predicted better mental HRQoL at follow-up (t = 3.85, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Improvements in HRQoL during CR remain stable during long-term follow-up. Levels of functional capacity appear to be relevant to both physical and mental HRQoL at follow-up.
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- Bianca Auschra
- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Medicine, Limmattal Hospital, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Hochgebirgsklinik, Medicine Campus Davos, 7265 Davos Wolfgang, Switzerland
- Christine Kühne Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Medicine Campus Davos, 7265 Davos Wolfgang, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Fuentes Artiles R, Euler S, Auschra B, da Silva HB, Niederseer D, Schmied C, von Känel R, Jellestad L. Predictors of gain in exercise capacity through cardiac rehabilitation: Sex and age matter. Heart Lung 2023; 62:200-206. [PMID: 37562338 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cornerstone of secondary prevention that improves cardiovascular outcomes. However, the determinants of treatment success are poorly understood. OBJECTIVES We investigated the associations of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), sex, age, employment status and housing situation with improvement in exercise capacity throughout CR. METHODS We analyzed data from 392 CR outpatients (81% men and 19% women). Exercise capacity at baseline and upon completion of the program was measured with the 6-minute walk distance (6MWD). HRQoL at CR entry was assessed with the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS A multivariable regression analysis revealed that both men and women showed significant improvement in exercise capacity (p < .001). Female sex (B = 18.118, 95% CI 0.341 - 36.035, p = .046) and younger age (B = -0.887, 95% CI -1.463 - -0.312, p = .003) emerged as predictors of greater improvement, while HRQoL, employment status, and housing situation were not associated with significant change in exercise capacity. The final model explained 25% of the variance in exercise capacity change (adjusted R2 = 0.25, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that women and younger participants benefit from CR by improving their exercise capacity. Employment status, housing situation and HRQoL showed no effects on CR outcome.
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- Rubén Fuentes Artiles
- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Medicine, Limmattal Hospital, Schlieren, Switzerland.
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Boszko M, Krzowski B, Peller M, Hoffman P, Żurawska N, Skoczylas K, Osak G, Kołtowski Ł, Grabowski M, Opolski G, Balsam P. Impact of AfterAMI Mobile App on Quality of Life, Depression, Stress and Anxiety in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Open Label, Randomized Trial. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2015. [PMID: 37895396 PMCID: PMC10608563 DOI: 10.3390/life13102015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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mHealth solutions optimize cardiovascular risk factor control in coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of mobile app AfterAMI on quality of life in patients after myocardial infarction. 100 participants were randomized (1:1 ratio) into groups: (1) with a rehabilitation program and access to afterAMI or (2) standard rehabilitation alone (control group, CG). 3 questionnaires (MacNew, DASS21 and EQ-5D-5L) were used at baseline, 1 month and 6 months after discharge. Median age was 61 years; 35% of patients were female. At 1 month follow up patients using AfterAMI had higher general quality of life scores both in MacNew [5.78 vs. 5.5 in CG, p = 0.037] and EQ-5D-5L [80 vs. 70 in CG, p = 0.007]. At 6 months, according to MacNew, the app group had significantly higher scores in emotional [6.09 vs. 5.45 in CG, p= 0.017] and physical [6.2 vs. 6 in CG, p = 0.027] aspects. The general MacNew quality of life score was also higher in the AfterAMI group [6.11 vs. 5.7 in CG, p = 0.015], but differences in EQ-5D-5L were not significant. There were no differences between groups in the DASS21 questionnaire. mHealth interventions may improve quality of care in secondary prevention, however further studies are warranted.
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- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.B.)
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Khater WA, Alfarkh MA, Allnoubani A. The Association Between Vitamin D Level and Chest Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. Clin Nurs Res 2023; 32:639-647. [PMID: 36205377 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221126325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study sought to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and chest pain, anxiety, and fatigue in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data from a sample of 90 participants with CAD. Serum 25OHD3 was measured using a radioimmunoassay procedure. Chest pain was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anxiety using the Anxiety Subscale, and fatigue by the General Fatigue subscale. The majority of participants (80%) had VDD. Results showed that the level of vitamin D was significantly negatively associated with chest pain (r = -.43, p = .00); anxiety (r = -.466, p = .00); and fatigue (r = -.25, p = .018). Findings suggest the role of VDD in heightened central sensitivity in cardiac-related symptoms such as chest pain, anxiety, and fatigue. Patients with CAD should be monitored for VDD so that the condition can be corrected.
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Jellestad L, Auschra B, Zuccarella-Hackl C, Princip M, von Känel R, Euler S, Hermann M. Sex and age as predictors of health-related quality of life change in Phase II cardiac rehabilitation. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:128-136. [PMID: 36065084 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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AIMS Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) not only improves cardiovascular outcomes, but also health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Unfortunately, CR is still underutilized, especially among women and older patients. Aim of this study was to highlight age- and sex-specific effects of inpatient CR on HRQOL. METHODS AND RESULTS From 2012 to 2018, 18 459 patients were prospectively assessed in six Swiss CR clinics. Of these, we retrospectively analysed a final sample of 8286 patients with a mean (standard deviation) age of 67.8 (11.3) in men and 72.2 (11.3) in women. HRQOL was measured at CR entry and discharge. In multivariable analyses, sex- and age-specific changes in HRQOL throughout CR were estimated, adjusting for baseline HRQOL and clinical characteristics. Participants of both sexes improved significantly (P < 0.001) in all domains of HRQOL during CR. Women reported significantly lower social (P < 0.001) and emotional (P < 0.001) HRQOL than men at CR entry. Female sex predicted greater improvement in social (F = 19.63, P < 0.001), emotional (F = 27.814, P < 0.001), and physical HRQOL (F = 20.473, P < 0.001). In a subgroup of n = 2632 elderly patients (>75 years), female sex predicted greater changes in emotional (F = 15.738, P < 0.001) and physical (F = 6.295, P = 0.012), but not in social HRQOL. CONCLUSION Women report poorer HRQOL at CR entry compared with men, but in turn particularly benefit from CR in this regard. Our results indicate that sex- and age-specific needs of patients should be considered.
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- Lena Jellestad
- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Wang L, Shi Y, Hu Z, Li Y, Ang Y, Jing P, Zhang B, Cao X, Loerbroks A, Li J, Zhang M. Longitudinal Associations of Work Stress with Changes in Quality of Life among Patients after Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Hospital-Based Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:17018. [PMID: 36554897 PMCID: PMC9779479 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192417018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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(1) Background: Targeting a sample of Chinese employees in this study, the correlation of work stress with changes in quality of life (QoL) was explored subsequent to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (2) Methods: Patients suffering from the first ACS episode, with regular paid work before ACS, were eligible for this one-year longitudinal study. Effort-reward imbalance (ERI), together with job strain (JS) models, were employed to evaluate work stress before discharge, and QoL prior to discharge (baseline), as well as at 1, 6, and 12 months following discharge, were measured using the 8-Items Short Form (SF-8), in addition to the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ). Moreover, generalized estimating equations were used to determine the relationship of work stress to longitudinal QoL variations. (3) Results: After adjusting for covariates, high work stress at the baseline measured by JS was associated with the slow recovery of both mental health (p < 0.01) and physical health (p < 0.05) in SF-8, while ERI-measured work stress was related to slower improvement in SF-8 physical health (p < 0.001), SAQ-angina stability (AS) (p < 0.05), SF-8 mental health (p < 0.001), and SAQ-angina frequency (AF) (p < 0.05). After mutual adjustment for JS and ERI, high work stress as assessed by JS displayed no correlation with any QoL alteration (all p > 0.05), whereas ERI-determined work stress at a high level still presented a relationship to slow improvement in SF-8 physical health, SAQ-AS, SF-8 mental health, and SAQ-AF (all p < 0.05). (4) Conclusion: Work stress was associated with slow recovery of QoL in patients with ACS across one year. For ACS patients, ERI was a stronger predictor of QoL variations than JS.
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- Luqiao Wang
- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Centre for Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Cardiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
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Dondo TB, Munyombwe T, Hall M, Hurdus B, Soloveva A, Oliver G, Aktaa S, West RM, Hall AS, Gale CP. Sex differences in health-related quality of life trajectories following myocardial infarction: national longitudinal cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062508. [PMID: 36351712 PMCID: PMC9644325 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To investigate sex-based differences in baseline values and longitudinal trajectories of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a large cohort of myocardial infarction (MI) survivors after adjusting for other important factors. DESIGN Longitudinal cohort study. SETTING Population-based longitudinal study the Evaluation of the Methods and Management of Acute Coronary Events study linked with national cardiovascular registry. Data were collected from 77 hospitals in England between 1 November 2011 and 24 June 2015. PARTICIPANTS 9551 patients with MI. Patients were eligible for the study if they were ≥18 years of age. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES HRQoL was measured by EuroQol five-dimension, visual analogue scale (EQ-5D, EQ VAS) survey at baseline, 1, 6 and 12 months after discharge. Multi-level linear and logistic regression models coupled with inverse probability weighted propensity scoring were used to evaluate sex differences in HRQoL following MI. RESULTS Of the 9551 patients with MI and complete data on sex, 25.1% (2,397) were women. At baseline, women reported lower HRQoL (EQ VAS (mean (SD) 59.8 (20.4) vs 64.5 (20.9)) (median (IQR) 60.00 (50.00-75.00) vs 70.00 (50.00-80.00))) (EQ-5D (mean (SD) 0.66 (0.31) vs 0.74 (0.28)) (median (IQR) 0.73 (0.52-0.85) vs 0.81 (0.62-1.00))) and were more likely to report problems in each HRQoL domain compared with men. In the covariate balanced and adjusted multi-level model sex differences in HRQoL persisted during follow-up, with lower EQ VAS and EQ-5D scores in women compared with men (adjusted EQ VAS model sex coefficient: -4.41, 95% CI -5.16 to -3.66 and adjusted EQ-5D model sex coefficient: -0.07, 95% CI -0.08 to -0.06). CONCLUSIONS Women have lower HRQoL compared with men at baseline and during 12 months follow-up after MI. Tailored interventions for women following an MI could improve their quality of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04598048, NCT01808027, NCT01819103.
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- Tatendashe Bernadette Dondo
- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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Aljabery MA, Rajeh Saifan A, Alrimawi I, Alzoubi AM, Atout M. The Associations Between Patients' Characteristics and the Quality of Life Among Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608221129129. [PMID: 36187078 PMCID: PMC9523843 DOI: 10.1177/23779608221129129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the most significant leading causes of death and disability in the world. The quality of life (QoL) score is used to evaluate the impact of ACS treatments on the patients' physical, emotional, and social functioning. It is considered a significant indicator of the progress of the patients' health status and is useful in predicting patients' needs for continuing, modifying, or changing their treatment plans. Objective To identify the associations between patients' characteristics and the QoL among ACS patients in Jordan. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 372 participants with ACS from six referral hospitals in Jordan. Results Jordanian patients with higher educational level and exercise had significant and positive association with QoL (β = 0.257, p < .001), (β = 0.191, p < .001), respectively. Also, patients who reported having dyslipidaemia and having unstable angina (UA) had lower score of QoL (β = -0.165, p < .001), (β = -0.149, p < .001), respectively. Finally, gender and working status did not significantly appear to have an association with the total QoL. Conclusions This study sheds light on the importance of increasing the level of patients' awareness about their illness by educating them about it and encouraging them to engage in physical activity programs.
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- Department of Professional Nursing Practice, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Nursing School, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
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Dou L, Mao Z, Fu Q, Chen G, Li S. Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Influencing Factors in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease in China. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:781-795. [PMID: 35370403 PMCID: PMC8965016 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s347681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate Chinese coronary heart disease (CHD) patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using various measures and explore influencing factors associated with HRQoL. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2019 in the General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University. A convenience sampling framework was used to successively recruit 316 inpatients with CHD. Two generic preference-based instruments (EQ-5D-5L and 15D), a disease-specific instrument (Seattle Angina Questionnaire, SAQ), and the WHO-5 well-being index (WHO-5) were administered. Tobit regression model and multiple linear regression were used for data analyses. RESULTS A total of 305 patients (mean age was 62.9) with CHD participated in this study. The mean health state utility (HSU) scores of EQ-5D-5L and 15D were 0.85 (SD=0.14) and 0.89 (SD=0.07), respectively. For EQ-5D-5L, pain/discomfort was the most frequently reported, followed by anxiety/depression. As for 15D, discomfort and symptoms was the most severely impaired dimension. For SAQ, more limitations were found in the domains of angina stability and disease perception. For WHO-5, the mean score was 16.93. Marital status, disease state and comorbidity were influencing factors associated with HRQoL, patient's subjective well-being had a positive impact on HRQoL. CONCLUSION To improve the HRQoL of CHD patients in China, more attention needs to be paid to unmarried and relapsed patients, especially those with comorbidity of hypertension. Additionally, more social support and psychological counseling should be provided to patients.
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- Lei Dou
- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Health Preference Research, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Insurance, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Health Economics, Monash Business School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Health Preference Research, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Shunping Li, Center for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Shandong University, Wenhua Xi Road 44, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-131-8893-4998, Email
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Singh JA, Nelson DB, Nichol KL. Recent health-related quality of life, but not change, predicted mortality and healthcare utilization. J Clin Epidemiol 2021; 140:13-21. [PMID: 34433010 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether change in HRQOL over a seven-year period was associated with subsequent mortality and hospitalization, after adjusting for important covariates, in a cohort of U.S. Veterans. METHODS We used data from a cohort of Veterans who completed a HRQOL survey in 1998 (Short-Form 36 for Veterans [SF-36V]) and a 2006 follow-up (SF-12V) HRQOL survey and SF12V scores were calculated at both time-points. We used logistic regression analyses to model the relationship between changes in the SF12-V physical component (PCS) and mental health component (MCS) scores and 1-year hospitalization and 1-year and 3.3-year mortality after the 2006 follow-up survey. RESULTS 13,900 participants provided data for both the initial and follow-up surveys. We found no significant associations between changes in PCS or MCS and one-year hospitalization after adjusting for follow-up HRQOL and other covariates. We found significant but relatively weak associations between changes in MCS and our mortality outcomes. CONCLUSION Given the follow-up MCS and PCS, change in PCS over the previous 7 years added little information for predicting mortality and hospitalization Although the change in MCS added some information for predicting mortality. Therefore, knowledge of patient's current HRQOL generally provides meaningful information for predicting subsequent mortality and hospitalization.
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- Jasvinder A Singh
- Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35294; Department of Medicine at School of Medicine; Division of Epidemiology at School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-0022.
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- Minneapolis VAHCS, Minneapolis, MN; Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55121
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55121
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Ramachandran HJ, Jiang Y, Tam WWS, Yeo TJ, Wang W. Effectiveness of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation as an alternative to Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:1017-1043. [PMID: 34254118 PMCID: PMC8344786 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aims The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic saw the suspension of centre-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) and has underscored the need for home-based cardiac telerehabilitation (HBCTR) as a feasible alternative rehabilitation delivery model. Yet, the effectiveness of HBCTR as an alternative to Phase 2 CBCR is unknown. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to quantitatively appraise the effectiveness of HBCTR. Methods and results PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Scopus, and PsycINFO were searched from inception to January 2021. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing HBCTR to Phase 2 CBCR or usual care in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Out of 1588 studies, 14 RCTs involving 2869 CHD patients were included in this review. When compared with usual care, participation in HBCTR showed significant improvement in functional capacity {6-min walking test distance [mean difference (MD) 25.58 m, 95% confidence interval (CI) 14.74–36.42]}; daily step count (MD 1.05 K, 95% CI 0.36–1.75) and exercise habits [odds ratio (OR) 2.28, 95% CI 1.30–4.00)]; depression scores (standardized MD −0.16, 95% CI −0.32 to 0.01) and quality of life [Short-Form mental component summary (MD 2.63, 95% CI 0.06–5.20) and physical component summary (MD 1.99, 95% CI 0.83–3.16)]. Effects on medication adherence were synthesized narratively. HBCTR and CBCR were comparably effective. Conclusion In patients with CHD, HBCTR was associated with an increase in functional capacity, physical activity (PA) behaviour, and depression when compared with UC. When HBCTR was compared to CBCR, an equivalent effect on functional capacity, PA behaviour, QoL, medication adherence, smoking behaviour, physiological risk factors, depression, and cardiac-related hospitalization was observed.
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- Hadassah Joann Ramachandran
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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Gao L, Luo W, Tonmukayakul U, Moodie M, Chen G. Mapping MacNew Heart Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire onto country-specific EQ-5D-5L utility scores: a comparison of traditional regression models with a machine learning technique. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2021; 22:341-350. [PMID: 33438134 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-020-01259-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to derive country-specific EQ-5D-5L health status utility (HSU) from the MacNew Heart Disease Health-related Quality of Life questionnaire (MacNew) using both traditional regression analyses, as well as a machine learning technique. METHODS Data were drawn from the Multi-Instrument Comparison (MIC) survey. The EQ-5D-5L was scored using 4 country-specific tariffs (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada). The traditional regression techniques, as well as a machine learning technique, deep neural network (DNN), were adopted to directly predict country-specific EQ-5D-5L HSUs (i.e. a direct mapping approach). An indirect response mapping was undertaken additionally. The optimal algorithm was identified based on three goodness-of-fit tests, namely, the mean absolute error (MAE), mean error (ME) and root mean square error (RMSE), with the first being the primary criteria. Internal validation was undertaken. RESULTS Indirect response mapping and direct mapping (via betamix with MacNew items as the key predictors) were found to produce the optimal mapping algorithms with the lowest MAE when EQ-5D-5L were scored using three country-specific tariffs (United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany for the former and United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Germany for the latter approach). DNN approach generated the lowest MAE and RMSE when using the Germany-specific tariff. CONCLUSIONS Among different approaches been explored, there is not a conclusive conclusion regarding the optimal method for developing mapping algorithms. A machine learning approach represents an alternative mapping approach that should be explored further. The reported algorithms from response mapping have the potential to be more widely used; however, the performance needs to be externally validated.
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- Lan Gao
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, Caulfield East, VIC, Australia
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Dumas SE, Dongchung TY, Sanderson ML, Bartley K, Levanon Seligson A. A comparison of the four healthy days measures (HRQOL-4) with a single measure of self-rated general health in a population-based health survey in New York City. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:315. [PMID: 32972402 PMCID: PMC7517637 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01560-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Data on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) can be used to track health disparities, assess the impact of chronic diseases, and predict mortality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Healthy Days Measures” (HRQOL-4) assesses four key domains: self-rated general health, physical health, mental health, and activity limitations. The domains are not easily combined to summarize overall HRQOL, and some evidence suggests that self-rated general health may be an adequate proxy indicator for overall HRQOL. This study compares self-rated general health as a solitary measure of HRQOL with two summary indices of the HRQOL-4 as a predictor of adverse health conditions in a representative sample of adult New York City residents. Methods The 2017 NYC Social Determinants of Health survey implemented by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene collected data from a representative sample of New Yorkers (n = 2335) via phone, mail, and web. We compared the information criteria and predictive power of self-rated general health with two alternative summary indices of the HRQOL-4 in predicting self-reported health conditions (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, non-specific psychological distress, and a summary indicator for at least one those four morbidities). Results Overall, 19.1% (95% CI: 16.9, 21.5) of respondents reported that they had fair or poor general health. Self-rated general health was significantly associated with days of poor physical health, poor mental health, and activity limitations (p < 0.001 for each). While the Akaike and Bayesian information criteria suggested that the summary indices of the HRQOL-4 produced marginally better models for predicting adverse health conditions, self-rated general health had slightly higher predictive power than did the summary indices in all models of physical health outcomes as measured by Tjur’s pseudo-R2 and the area under the curve. Conclusion We found very small differences between self-rated general health and the summary indices of the HRQOL-4 in predicting health conditions, suggesting self-rated general health is an appropriate proxy measure of overall HRQOL. Because it can be measured with a single question rather than four, it might be the most simple, efficient, and cost-effective method of summarizing HRQOL in large population-based surveys.
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- Sarah E Dumas
- Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY, 11101, USA.
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- Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY, 11101, USA
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- Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY, 11101, USA
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- Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY, 11101, USA
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- Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY, 11101, USA
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Höfer S. Health-related quality of life in heart disease. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Höfer S. Health-related quality of life in heart disease. Rev Port Cardiol 2020; 39:375-376. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2020.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Validation of the German HeartQoL: a short health-related quality of life questionnaire for cardiac patients. Qual Life Res 2019; 29:1093-1105. [PMID: 31832979 PMCID: PMC7142053 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02384-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the core disease-specific 14-item German HeartQoL questionnaire. Methods As an extension of the international HeartQol Project, cross-sectional and longitudinal health-related quality of life (HRQL) data were collected from 305 patients with angina (N = 101), myocardial infarction (N = 123), or ischemic heart failure (N = 81) in Austria and Switzerland using German versions of the HeartQoL, the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The underlying factor structure was examined with Mokken Scaling analysis; then convergent, divergent, and discriminative validity, internal consistency reliability, and responsiveness were assessed. Results The highest HRQL scores were reported by patients with myocardial infarction followed by ischemic heart failure and then angina. The two-factor structure was confirmed with strong physical, emotional, and global scale H coefficients (> .50). Divergent and convergent validity (from r = .04 to .78) were shown for each diagnosis; discriminative validity was verified as well (partially: age, sex, and disease severity; largely: SF-36 health status/transition; totally: anxiety and depression). Internal consistency reliability was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = .91). In terms of responsiveness, physical and global scale scores improved significantly after percutaneous coronary intervention (p < .01) while after cardiac rehabilitation all scale scores improved significantly (p < .001). Conclusions The German HeartQoL questionnaire is a valid and reliable HRQL instrument with these data supporting its potential use in clinical practice and research to assess and compare HRQL in German-speaking patients with ischemic heart disease. The shortness of the tool may prove to be helpful particularly in clinical practice.
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Wang Y, Huang L, Zhou LX. Correlation between exercise, personal income level and health-related quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed stable angina. Mil Med Res 2019; 6:36. [PMID: 31760944 PMCID: PMC6876075 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-019-0226-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stable angina is one of the most common clinical types of coronary artery disease (CAD) and associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, few studies have evaluated the risk factors associated with HRQL in patients with newly diagnosed stable angina. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 342 consecutive outpatients with newly diagnosed stable angina from October 2017 to January 2018 at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China. Eight dimensions of HRQL were evaluated via the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey, including physical functioning, role limitation due to physical problems, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role limitation due to emotional problems, and mental health. Physical and mental component summaries were calculated. Multiple stepwise regression was performed to determine the factors associated with HRQL. RESULTS Patients who were older, were females, did not exercise, had lower educational levels, had lower monthly incomes, had smoking/drinking habits, and had diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipemia showed lower physical HRQL scores, while those who were older with lower educational levels and lower monthly incomes showed lower mental HRQL scores. The results of the multiple stepwise regression analyses showed that physical and mental HRQL were positively correlated with exercise and monthly income and negatively associated with age. Patients with monthly income ≥5000 Yuan showed higher HRQL scores than those with monthly income < 5000 Yuan. Sleep quality and drinking were negatively associated with physical, but not mental HRQL. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated that exercise and personal income level, both modifiable factors, were positively associated with physical and mental HRQL. These findings could have implications for clinical suggestions and strategies to improve HRQL in patients with stable angina.
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- Yi Wang
- Department of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Division of Medical Affairs, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Huber A, Höfer S, Saner H, Oldridge N. East-West divide in health-related quality of life across Europe: Results from the HeartQoL sub-study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:1112-1115. [PMID: 31630541 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319876042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Alexandra Huber
- Department of Medical Psychology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
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- Preventive Cardiology and Sports Medicine, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital Bern, Switzerland
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
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Kluytmans A, Deinum J, Jenniskens K, van Herwaarden AE, Gloerich J, van Gool AJ, van der Wilt GJ, Grutters JP. Clinical biomarker innovation: when is it worthwhile? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 57:1712-1720. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2019-0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background
Choosing which biomarker tests to select for further research and development is not only a matter of diagnostic accuracy, but also of the clinical and monetary benefits downstream. Early health economic modeling provides tools to assess the potential effects of biomarker innovation and support decision-making.
Methods
We applied early health economic modeling to the case of diagnosing primary aldosteronism in patients with resistant hypertension. We simulated a cohort of patients using a Markov cohort state-transition model. Using the headroom method, we compared the currently used aldosterone-to-renin ratio to a hypothetical new test with perfect diagnostic properties to determine the headroom based on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and costs, followed by threshold analyses to determine the minimal diagnostic accuracy for a cost-effective product.
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Our model indicated that a perfect diagnostic test would yield 0.027 QALYs and increase costs by €43 per patient. At a cost-effectiveness threshold of €20,000 per QALY, the maximum price for this perfect test to be cost-effective is €498 (95% confidence interval [CI]: €275–€808). The value of the perfect test was most strongly influenced by the sensitivity of the current biomarker test. Threshold analysis showed the novel test needs a sensitivity of at least 0.9 and a specificity of at least 0.7 to be cost-effective.
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Our model-based approach evaluated the added value of a clinical biomarker innovation, prior to extensive investment in development, clinical studies and implementation. We conclude that early health economic modeling can be a valuable tool when prioritizing biomarker innovations in the laboratory.
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- Anouck Kluytmans
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department for Health Evidence (Route 133) , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine (Route 463) , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine III , University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden , Dresden , Germany
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (Room van Geuns 5.18, Internal Mail HP GEUNS 5.02), UMC Utrecht , Utrecht , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Department of Laboratory Medicine , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Translational Metabolic Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Translational Metabolic Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department for Health Evidence (Route 133) , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department for Health Evidence (Route 133) , Radboud University Medical Center , PO Box 9101 , 6500 HB Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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Subgroup Differences and Determinants of Patient-Reported Mental and Physical Health in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease: Results From the DenHeart Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2019; 34:E11-E21. [PMID: 31135602 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A growing population is living with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are reliable prognostic tools. Studies exploring PROs are needed to identify vulnerable patients and guide targeted healthcare strategies. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to (i) describe PROs at hospital discharge across 3 diagnostic subgroups: (1) chronic IHD/stable angina, (2) non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (non-STEMI)/unstable angina, and (3) ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and (ii) examine determinants for PROs at hospital discharge in patients with IHD. METHODS This study included a national cohort with register-data linkage including 14 115 adults with IHD discharged from Danish heart centers. Eligible patients (n = 13 476) were invited to complete a questionnaire, and 7 167 (53%) responded. Questionnaires included the Medical Outcome Study Short-Form 12, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, EuroQoL, HeartQoL, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, and ancillary questions. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from national registers. Student t test, χ test, and adjusted linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate subgroup differences, and adjusted linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore determinants for PROs. RESULTS Statistically significant subgroup differences were found, with groups reporting worst to best scores for most of PROs being as follows: chronic IHD/stable angina, non-STEMI/unstable angina, and STEMI. Symptoms of anxiety were highly prevalent in the non-STEMI/unstable angina group, with 33.8% exceeding a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety cutoff score indicating a possible anxiety disorder. Determinants for worse PROs included female sex, lower educational level, obesity, and poor physical fitness. CONCLUSIONS Significant differences in PROs across IHD subgroups were observed and determinants for poor outcomes suggested. Results may guide differentiated care initiatives and resource allocation for preventative strategies.
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Lotfi-Tokaldany M, Shahmansouri N, Karimi A, Sadeghian S, Saadat S, Abbasi SH, Jalali A. Association between illness perception and health-related quality of life in patients with preexisting premature coronary artery disease. J Psychosom Res 2019; 120:118-123. [PMID: 30929702 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Illness perception in younger age differs from that in older age. We aimed to examine the association between illness perception and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with premature coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS In a cross-sectional design, between November 2016 and September 2017, a total of 779 adults (52.5% female) with premature CAD (diagnosed in men aged ≤ 45 y and women aged ≤ 55 y) completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Brief Illness Perception, and the Short-Form Health Survey 36 questionnaires in an outpatient clinic 8 years after the diagnosis. RESULTS The patients were treated with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (24.6%), percutaneous coronary intervention (39.5%), and medical treatment (35.8%). The cognitive, emotional, and comprehension aspects of illness perception had significant associations with both physical and mental health in univariable analysis (all Ps < 0.001). After adjustments for potential confounding factors, higher cognitive perception was independently associated with greater physical health [OR = 4.13, Confidence interval (CI): 3.53-4.72] and mental health (OR = 3.17, CI: 2.57-3.77). Additionally, emotional perception was also directly associated with higher physical (OR = 1.62, CI: 1.17-2.06) and mental (OR = 1.52, CI: 1.07-1.96) health; all Ps < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS Of the 3 different aspects of illness perception, cognitive perception appeared to have the greatest influence on HRQoL, either physical or mental health. Further studies are needed to investigate whether cognitive interventions can improve HRQoL in premature CAD patients and, thus, their outcome.
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- Psychiatry Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Tehran Heart Center, North Kargarstreet, Teharn 1411713138, Iran
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Tehran Heart Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran..
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- Electrophysiology Department, Tehran Heart Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Department, Tehran Heart Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Department, Tehran Heart Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lee YM, Kim RB, Lee HJ, Kim K, Shin MH, Park HK, Ahn SK, Kim SY, Lee YH, Kim BG, Lee H, Lee WK, Lee KS, Kim MJ, Park KS. Relationships among medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and health-related quality of life in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2018; 16:100. [PMID: 29788961 PMCID: PMC5964665 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0921-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background The healthy adherer effect is a phenomenon in which patients who adhere to medical therapies tend to pursue health-seeking behaviors. Although the healthy adherer effect is supposed to affect health outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease, evaluation of its presence and extent is not easy. This study aimed to assess the relationship between medication adherence and lifestyle modifications and health-related quality of life among post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 417 post-AMI patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients were recruited from 11 university hospitals from December 2015 to March 2016 in South Korea. Details regarding socio-demographic factors, six health behaviors (low-salt intake, low-fat diet and/or weight-loss diet, regular exercise, stress reduction in daily life, drinking in moderation, and smoking cessation), medication adherence using the Modified Morisky Scale (MMS), and HRQoL using the Coronary Revascularization Outcome Questionnaire (CROQ) were surveyed in a one-on-one interview. Results In the univariate logistic analysis, sex (female), age (≥70 years), MMS score (≥5), and CROQ score were associated with adherence to lifestyle modification. In the multiple logistic analysis, a high MMS score (≥5) was associated with adherence to lifestyle modification after adjusting for sex, age, marital status, education, and family income (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 11.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.5–91.3). After further adjusting for the CROQ score, the association between high MMS score and adherence to lifestyle modification was significant (adjusted OR = 11.5, 95% CI = 1.4–93.3). Conclusions Adherence to medication was associated with adherence to lifestyle modification, suggesting the possible presence of the healthy adherer effect in post-AMI patients. After further adjusting for HRQoL, the association remained. To improve health outcome in post-AMI patients, early detection of patients with poor adherence to medication and lifestyle modification and motivational education programs to improve adherence are important. In addition, the healthy adherer effect should be considered in clinical research, in particular, in studies evaluating the effects of therapies on health outcomes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-018-0921-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Yu-Mi Lee
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Gyeongnam Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, South Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, 15 Jinju-daero, 816 Beon-gil, Jinju, 52727, South Korea
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- Gangwon Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, South Korea
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- Daejeon-Chungnam Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Chungbuk Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine &Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, South Korea
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- Busan-Ulsan Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Dong-A University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
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- Center for preventive medicine and public health, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, 15 Jinju-daero, 816 Beon-gil, Jinju, 52727, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, 15 Jinju-daero, 816 Beon-gil, Jinju, 52727, South Korea.
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Quality of life independently predicts long-term mortality but not vascular events: the Northern Manhattan Study. Qual Life Res 2017; 26:2219-2228. [PMID: 28357682 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-017-1567-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality, and prevention relies on accurate identification of those at risk. Studies of the association between quality of life (QOL) and mortality and vascular events incompletely accounted for depression, cognitive status, social support, and functional status, all of which have an impact on vascular outcomes. We hypothesized that baseline QOL is independently associated with long-term mortality in a large, multi-ethnic urban cohort. METHODS In the prospective, population-based Northern Manhattan Study, Spitzer QOL index (SQI, range 0-10, with ten signifying the highest QOL) was assessed at baseline. Participants were followed over a median 11 years for stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and vascular and non-vascular death. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression estimated hazard ratio and 95% confidence interval (HR, 95% CI) for each outcome, with SQI as the main predictor, dichotomized at 10, adjusting for baseline demographics, vascular risk factors, history of cancer, social support, cognitive status, depression, and functional status. RESULTS Among 3298 participants, mean age was 69.7 + 10.3 years; 1795 (54.5%) had SQI of 10. In fully adjusted models, SQI of 10 (compared to SQI <10) was associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality (HR 0.80, 95% CI 0.72-0.90), vascular death (0.81, 0.69-0.97), non-vascular death (0.78, 0.67-0.91), and stroke or MI or death (0.82, 0.74-0.91). In fully adjusted competing risk models, there was no association with stroke (0.93, 0.74-1.17), MI (0.98, 0.75-1.28), and stroke or MI (1.03, 0.86-1.24). Results were consistent when SQI was analyzed continuously. CONCLUSION In this large population-based cohort, highest QOL was inversely associated with long-term mortality, vascular and non-vascular, independently of baseline primary vascular risk factors, social support, cognition, depression, and functional status. QOL was not associated with non-fatal vascular events.
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Sharifi MH, Eftekhari MH, Ostovan MA, Rezaianazadeh A. Effects of a therapeutic lifestyle change diet and supplementation with Q10 plus L-carnitine on quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction: A randomized clinical trial. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2017; 9:21-28. [PMID: 28451084 PMCID: PMC5402023 DOI: 10.15171/jcvtr.2017.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Myocardial infarction (MI) has a deleterious effect on quality of life (QoL), which can affect cardiac prognosis after MI. Thus, new strategies have to be identified for improving the QoL. To our knowledge, no studies have been conducted on the impact of therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) diet and L-carnitine plus Q10 supplementation on QoL after MI. Methods: The study aimed to measure 128 MI patients' QoL using MacNew QoL questionnaire (global scales and physical, emotional, and social subscales) before and 3 months after the intervention. The patients were divided into 4 groups. Group A received TLC diet, group B orally received Q10 150 mg/d and L-carnitine 1200 mg/d, and group C received a combination of carnitine plus Q10 and TLC diet. Finally, group D, as the control group, only underwent the routine care. Results: The results showed a significant increase in MacNew questionnaire's physical, emotional, and social subscales in the four groups after the intervention. The results of within-group analysis showed that the physical and emotional subscales changed significantly (P < 0.001 and P < 0.022, respectively). In the emotional subscale, TLC group showed a significant improvement compared to groups B and D (P < 0.019 and P < 0.001, respectively), but not group C (P < 0.681). In the physical subscale, Q10 plus L-carnitine group showed a significant improvement compared to groups A and D (P < 0.001 and P < 0.0001, respectively), but not group C (P < 0.860). In the global scale, combination of carnitine plus Q10 and TLC diet group demonstrated a considerable improvement compared to groups A, B, and D (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). Nevertheless, the results of within-group analysis revealed no significant differences among the four groups regarding the social subscale (P < 0.229). Conclusion: Both TLC diet and supplementation with Q10 and L- carnitine had a positive effect on the physical and emotional subscales of MacNew questionnaire and may improve post-MI prognosis. Based on the results, combination of Q10 plus L-carnitine and TLC die can be a potential intervention for improving QoL and secondary prevention.
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Srivastava S, Shekhar S, Bhatia MS, Dwivedi S. Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Panic Disorder: A Comparative Study. Oman Med J 2017; 32:20-26. [PMID: 28042398 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2017.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The quality of life (QOL) of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) is known to be impaired. Non-cardiac chest pain referrals are often under-diagnosed and untreated, and there are hardly any studies comparing the QOL of CAD and panic disorder related (non-cardiac) chest pain referrals (PDRC). METHODS We assessed the psychiatric morbidity and QOL of patients newly diagnosed with CAD (n = 40) at baseline and six weeks post-treatment and compared their QOL with patients with PDRC (n = 40) and age- and gender-matched healthy controls (n = 57). Psychiatric morbidity in the CAD group was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ12) item, Hamilton Anxiety Scores (HAM-A), and Hamilton Depression Scores (HAMD). QOL measures were determined by the World Health Organization QOL questionnaire (brief) and Seattle Angina Questionnaire. The CAD group was treated with anti-ischemic drugs (nitrates, betablockers), antiplatelet drugs (acetylsalicylsalicylic acid), anticoagulants (low molecular weight heparin, clopidogrel), and managed for risk factors. The PDRC group was treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and anxiolytics. RESULTS Patients with panic disorder had a worse QOL than those with CAD and healthy controls in the physical domain and psychological domain (PDRC vs. CAD vs. healthy controls, p < 0.001). In the CAD group, smoking was associated with change in angina stability (p = 0.049) whereas other tobacco products were associated with change in angina frequency (p = 0.044). Psychiatric morbidity was present in 40.0% of patients with CAD. In the PDRC group, a significant correlation of HAM-A scores was noted in the physical (p = 0.000), psychological (p = 0.001), social (p = 0.006), and environment (p = 0.001) domains of QOL. Patients with panic disorder had a significant improvement in anxiety scores after treatment compared to baseline (HAM-A scores difference 21.0 [16.5-25.6]; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients in the PDRC group had a worse QOL than those in the CAD and healthy control groups. This highlights the need for careful diagnosis and prompt treatment of panic disorder in these patients to improve their QOL. Additionally, smoking, the use of other tobacco products, and hypercholesterolemia were associated with angina symptoms in patients with CAD.
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- Shruti Srivastava
- Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India
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- Medicine/Preventive Cardiology, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India; National Heart Institute, East of Kailash, New Delhi, India
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Lee J, Lee H. The Effects of Smart Program for Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (SP-PCI) on Disease-Related Knowledge, Health Behavior, and Quality of Life: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial. J Korean Acad Nurs 2017; 47:756-769. [DOI: 10.4040/jkan.2017.47.6.756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Jueun Lee
- College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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Tušek-Bunc K, Petek D. Comorbidities and characteristics of coronary heart disease patients: their impact on health-related quality of life. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:159. [PMID: 27846850 PMCID: PMC5111348 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0560-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) commonly present with more than one comorbid condition, contributing to poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of our study was to identify the associations between HRQoL and patient characteristics, vascular comorbidities and anxiety/depression disorders. Methods This observational study was conducted in 36 family medicine practices selected by random stratified sampling from all regions of Slovenia. HRQoL was assessed using the European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) questionnaire and EQ Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). The associations between HRQoL and patient characteristics stratified by demographics, vascular comorbidities, health services used, their assessment of chronic illness care, and anxiety/depression disorders were identified by ordinal logistic regression and linear regression models. Results The final sample included 423 CHD patients with a mean age of 68.0 ± SD 10.8 years; 35.2% were female. Mean EQ-VAS score was 58.6 ± SD 19.9 (median: 60 with interquartile range of 45–75), and mean EQ-5D index was 0.60 ± SD 0.19 (median: 0.56 with interquartile range of 0.41–0.76). The statistically significant predictors of a lower EQ-VAS score were higher family physician visit frequency, heart failure (HF) and anxiety/depression disorders (R² 0.240; F = 17.368; p < 0.001). The statistically significant predictor of better HRQoL, according to EQ-5D was higher patient education, whereas higher family physician visit frequency, HF and peripheral artery disease (PAD) were predictors of poorer HRQoL (Nagelkerke R2 = 0.298; χ2 = 148.151; p < 0.001). Conclusions Results of our study reveal that comorbid conditions (HF and PAD), family physician visit frequency and years in education are significant predictors of HRQoL in Slovenian CHD patients.
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- Ksenija Tušek-Bunc
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Taborska ulica 8, SI, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia. .,Dr. Adolf Drolc Health Centre Maribor, Ul. talcev 9, SI, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, SI, 1104, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Christle JW, Schlumberger A, Haller B, Gloeckl R, Halle M, Pressler A. Individualized vs. group exercise in improving quality of life and physical activity in patients with cardiac disease and low exercise capacity: results from the DOPPELHERZ trial. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:2566-2571. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1242174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Jeffrey Wilcox Christle
- Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitat Munchen, Institute of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Schoen Klinik Berchtesgadener Land, Schoenau am Koenigssee, Germany
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- Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
- Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Munich, Germany
- Klinkum rechts der Isar, Else-Kroener-Fresenius-Zentrum, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
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Vahedian-Azimi A, Miller AC, Hajiesmaieli M, Kangasniemi M, Alhani F, Jelvehmoghaddam H, Fathi M, Farzanegan B, Ardehali SH, Hatamian S, Gahremani M, Mosavinasab SMM, Rostami Z, Madani SJ, Izadi M. Cardiac rehabilitation using the Family-Centered Empowerment Model versus home-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with myocardial infarction: a randomised controlled trial. Open Heart 2016; 3:e000349. [PMID: 27110376 PMCID: PMC4838765 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2015-000349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Revised: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Objective To determine if a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme using the Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) as compared with standard CR will improve patient quality of life, perceived stress and state anxiety of patients with myocardial infarction (MI). Methods We conducted a randomised controlled trial in which patients received either standard home CR or CR using the FCEM strategy. Patient empowerment was measured with FCEM questionnaires preintervention and postintervention for a total of 9 assessments. Quality of life, perceived stress, and state and trait anxiety were assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), the 14-item Perceived Stress, and the 20-item State and 20-item Trait Anxiety questionnaires, respectively. Results 70 patients were randomised. Baseline characteristics were similar. Ejection fraction was significantly higher in the intervention group at measurements 2 (p=0.01) and 3 (p=0.001). Exercise tolerance measured as walking distance was significantly improved in the intervention group throughout the study. The quality of life results in the FCEM group showed significant improvement both within the group over time (p<0.0001) and when compared with control (p<0.0001). Similarly, the perceived stress and state anxiety results showed significant improvement both within the FCEM group over time (p<0.0001) and when compared with control (p<0.0001). No significant difference was found either within or between groups for trait anxiety. Conclusions The family-centred empowerment model may be an effective hybrid cardiac rehabilitation method for improving the physical and mental health of patients post-MI; however, further study is needed to validate these findings. Clinical Trials.gov identifier NCT02402582. Trial registration number NCT02402582.
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- Amir Vahedian-Azimi
- Trauma Research Center and Nursing Faculty , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Critical Care Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine , Loghman Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Department of Nursing Science , University of Eastern Finland , Kuopio , Finland
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- Department of Nursing , Tarbiat Modares University , Tehran , Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia , Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine , Loghman Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Department , Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Department , Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Department , Alborz University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine , Loghman Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Trauma Research Center and Nursing Faculty , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Trauma Research Center , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Health Research Center , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Baldi C, De Vecchis R, Ariano C. The MacNew Questionnaire Is a Helpful Tool for Predicting Unplanned Hospital Readmissions After Coronary Revascularization. J Clin Med Res 2016; 8:210-4. [PMID: 26858793 PMCID: PMC4737031 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr2447w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The MacNew questionnaire is a neuro-behavioral tool which is easy and immediately usable. This self-reported questionnaire filled out by the patient allows the physician to achieve helpful information concerning the ways for optimizing the therapy and patient’s lifestyles. In this retrospective study, our aim was to assess whether relatively high scores found using the MacNew questionnaire in patients who had undergone percutaneous or surgical revascularization were associated with a decreased risk of unscheduled hospitalizations during the follow-up. Methods A retrospective analysis concerning 210 patients was carried out. The clinical sheets of these patients were examined as regards the information provided in the specific questionnaires (MacNew Italian version) routinely administered during the hospitalization prescribed for recovering from recent interventions of coronary percutaneous or surgery revascularization. Every patient undergoing the psychological test with MacNew questionnaire was followed up for 3 years. Results Using univariate analysis, a global score’s high value (i.e., above the median of the whole examined population) was shown to be associated with a significantly decreased risk of rehospitalization (HR (hazard ratio): 0.4312; 95% CI: 0.3463 - 0.5370; P < 0.0001). After adjustment for age, gender and myocardial infarction as initiating event, using a multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression model, the protection exerted by a high MacNew score against the risk of hospitalizations remained significant (HR: 0.0885; 95% CI: 0.0317 - 0.2472; P < 0.0001). Conclusions A relatively elevated MacNew global score appears to be associated with a significantly decreased risk of unscheduled hospitalizations after coronary revascularization over a 3-year follow-up.
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- Cesare Baldi
- Heart Department, Interventional Cardiology, A.O.U. "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Presidio Sanitario Intermedio "Elena d'Aosta", ASL Napoli 1 Centro, Napoli, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Clinica S. Maria del Pozzo, Somma Vesuviana (NA), Italy
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Gallagher J, Parenti G, Doyle F. Psychological Aspects of Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation: Time to Wake Up to Sleep? Curr Cardiol Rep 2015; 17:111. [DOI: 10.1007/s11886-015-0667-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Benzer W, Philippi A, Hoefer S, Friedrich O, Oldridge N. Health-related quality of life predicts unplanned rehospitalization following coronary revascularization. Herz 2015; 41:138-43. [PMID: 26394779 DOI: 10.1007/s00059-015-4351-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is an increasingly well-recognized measure of health outcome in cardiology. We examined HRQL as a predictor of unplanned rehospitalization for cardiac reasons in patients after coronary revascularization over a period of 3 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS Out of 791 patients enrolled in the study, 743 completed the MacNew HRQL questionnaire after coronary revascularization. MacNew HRQL scores were used as predictors of unplanned rehospitalization. RESULTS Within the 3-year follow-up period, 125 patients (16.8 %) were rehospitalized. After adjustment for age, gender, and myocardial infarction as the initiating event, there were significant differences in unplanned rehospitalization rates between patients with low or moderate vs. high MacNew HRQL global scores (HR: 1.8, 95 % CI: 1.2-2.7) and both physical (HR: 2.2, 95 % CI: 1.4-3.5) and social (HR: 1.8, 95 % CI: 1.2-2.7) subscale scores. CONCLUSION Poor HRQL assessed after coronary revascularization appears to be a powerful predictor of rehospitalization over a 3-year period.
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- W Benzer
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Disease Management Centre, Academic Hospital Feldkirch, Carinagasse 47, 6800, Feldkirch, Austria. .,Reha Sports Institute, Feldkirch, Austria.
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- Reha Sports Institute, Feldkirch, Austria
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner Institute for Scientific Research in Clinical Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Pogosova N, Saner H, Pedersen SS, Cupples ME, McGee H, Höfer S, Doyle F, Schmid JP, von Känel R. Psychosocial aspects in cardiac rehabilitation: From theory to practice. A position paper from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation of the European Society of Cardiology. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2014; 22:1290-306. [PMID: 25059929 DOI: 10.1177/2047487314543075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
A large body of empirical research shows that psychosocial risk factors (PSRFs) such as low socio-economic status, social isolation, stress, type-D personality, depression and anxiety increase the risk of incident coronary heart disease (CHD) and also contribute to poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and prognosis in patients with established CHD. PSRFs may also act as barriers to lifestyle changes and treatment adherence and may moderate the effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Furthermore, there appears to be a bidirectional interaction between PSRFs and the cardiovascular system. Stress, anxiety and depression affect the cardiovascular system through immune, neuroendocrine and behavioural pathways. In turn, CHD and its associated treatments may lead to distress in patients, including anxiety and depression. In clinical practice, PSRFs can be assessed with single-item screening questions, standardised questionnaires, or structured clinical interviews. Psychotherapy and medication can be considered to alleviate any PSRF-related symptoms and to enhance HRQoL, but the evidence for a definite beneficial effect on cardiac endpoints is inconclusive. A multimodal behavioural intervention, integrating counselling for PSRFs and coping with illness should be included within comprehensive CR. Patients with clinically significant symptoms of distress should be referred for psychological counselling or psychologically focused interventions and/or psychopharmacological treatment. To conclude, the success of CR may critically depend on the interdependence of the body and mind and this interaction needs to be reflected through the assessment and management of PSRFs in line with robust scientific evidence, by trained staff, integrated within the core CR team.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nana Pogosova
- Federal Health Center and Department of Internal Disease Prevention, National Research Center for Preventive Medicine, Russia
| | - Hugo Saner
- Cardiovascular Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
| | - Susanne S Pedersen
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
| | - Margaret E Cupples
- UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health (Northern Ireland), Queen's University, Belfast, UK
| | - Hannah McGee
- Division of Population Health Sciences (Psychology), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
| | - Stefan Höfer
- Medical Psychology, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
| | - Frank Doyle
- Division of Population Health Sciences (Psychology), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
| | - Jean-Paul Schmid
- Cardiology Clinic, Tiefenauspital, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
| | - Roland von Känel
- Department of Neurology, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Clinic Barmelweid, Barmelweid, Switzerland
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