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PURPOSE: To optimize recovery and improve prognosis, people who have had an acute cardiac event (ACE) need support to manage their cardiac risk. In 2008, we conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Beating Heart Problems (BHP) , an 8-wk group program based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI), designed to improve behavioral and mental health. This study investigated 14-yr mortality status for RCT participants in order to evaluate the survival impact of the BHP program. METHODS: In 2021, mortality data on 275 participants from the earlier RCT were obtained from the Australian National Death Index. Survival analysis was undertaken to investigate differences in survival for participants in the treatment and control groups. RESULTS: Over the 14-yr follow-up period, there were 52 deaths (18.9%). For those aged <60 yr, there was a significant survival benefit to program participation, with 3% deaths in the treatment group and 13% deaths in the control group ( P = .022). For those aged ≥60 yr, the death rate was identical in both groups (30%). Other significant predictors of mortality included older age, higher 2-yr risk score, lower functional capacity, lower self-rated health, and having no private health insurance. CONCLUSIONS: Participation in the BHP conferred a survival benefit for patients aged <60 yr but not for participants overall. The findings highlight the long-term benefit of behavioral and psychosocial management of cardiac risk through CBT and MI for those who are younger at the time of their first ACE.
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Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual , Entrevista Motivacional , Humanos , AustraliaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Past studies have found that depression is an independent predictor of death in patients after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Our aim was to investigate whether the adverse effect upon mortality of depression, including mild levels, persisted up to 25 years. METHODS: We used an historical design to study patients who had been consecutively admitted to hospital after transmural AMI during the 1980s and enrolled in an exercise training trial. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was administered to 188 patients in the third week after hospital admission. Scores were trichotomised and classified as low (0-5), mild (6-9) or moderate to severe (≥10) depression. The Australian National Death Index was used to determine mortality status. Cox proportional-hazards modelling was undertaken to determine the relationship between the trichotomised BDI-I scores and all-cause mortality over five time periods up to 25 years. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 54.15 years. One hundred fourteen (114) (60.4%) had low or no depression, 47 (25.2%) mild depression and 27 (14.3%) moderate to severe depression. The mortality status of 185 (98.4%) patients was established. Depression was a significant predictor of death, independently of age and severity of myocardial infarction, at 5, 10 and 15 years but not at 20 or 25 years. Patients with mild depression had greater mortality than those with low or moderate to severe depression. CONCLUSIONS: Early identification of depression, including milder levels, is important since patients remain at increased risk for many years. They require ongoing monitoring and appropriate treatment.
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Depresión , Infarto del Miocardio , Adulto , Anciano , Depresión/mortalidad , Depresión/psicología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infarto del Miocardio/mortalidad , Infarto del Miocardio/psicología , Estudios Prospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Patients who are anxious or depressed after an acute cardiac event are at increased risk of a subsequent event and premature death. It is therefore important to identify these patients early in order to initiate supportive or even preventive measures. In the present study, we report on the prevalence of anxiety and depression during the first 12 months after an acute cardiac event, and the patient characteristics predictive of increased anxiety and depression risk in early and late convalescence. METHODS: We recruited a sample of 911 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and/or unstable angina (UA), and/or undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABGS). Patients completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) close to the time of their event, and again during early (2-4 months post-event) and late (6-12 months post-event) convalescence. Using HADS-A and HADS-D cut-offs of 8+, prevalence rates for anxiety, depression, and comorbid anxiety and depression were determined for each timepoint. Chi-square tests and odds ratios were used to identify baseline patient characteristics associated with increased anxiety and depression risk over 12 months. RESULTS: Anxiety rates were 43, 28, and 27% at the time of the event, early, and late convalescence. Depression rates were 22, 17, and 15%, respectively. Factors consistently associated with increased anxiety and depression risk were history of depression, financial strain, poor self-rated health, low socioeconomic status, younger age (<55 years), and smoking. Obesity, diabetes, and social isolation (living alone or being unpartnered) were identified as important albeit less significant risk factors. Neither sex nor event type were predictive of anxiety or depression. CONCLUSION: This large patient sample provided the opportunity to identify rates of anxiety and depression during the 12 months after a cardiac event and key patient characteristics for increased risk. These risk factors are easily identifiable at the time of the event, and could be used to guide the targeting of support programs for patients at risk.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore antecedents of health service engagement and experience among urban Aboriginal people with comorbid physical and mental health conditions. METHODS: Focus groups and interviews were conducted with Aboriginal people who had comorbid health conditions and were accessing Aboriginal and/or mainstream services. RESULTS: Nineteen participants, all women, were recruited. Participants' personal histories and prior experience of health services affected effective service utilisation. Participants' service experiences were characterised by long waiting times in the public health system and high healthcare staff turnover. Trusted professionals were able to act as brokers to other clinically and culturally competent practitioners. CONCLUSIONS: Many urban Aboriginal women attended health services with multiple comorbid conditions including chronic disease and mental health issues. Several barriers and enablers were identified concerning the capacity of services to engage and effectively manage Aboriginal patients' conditions. IMPLICATIONS: Results indicate the need to explore strategies to improve health care utilisation by urban Aboriginal women.
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Enfermedad Crónica/terapia , Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud , Trastornos Mentales/terapia , Nativos de Hawái y Otras Islas del Pacífico/psicología , Aceptación de la Atención de Salud/psicología , Adulto , Anciano , Enfermedad Crónica/epidemiología , Investigación Participativa Basada en la Comunidad , Comorbilidad , Estudios de Evaluación como Asunto , Femenino , Grupos Focales , Servicios de Salud del Indígena/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Entrevistas como Asunto , Trastornos Mentales/epidemiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nativos de Hawái y Otras Islas del Pacífico/estadística & datos numéricos , Aceptación de la Atención de Salud/etnología , Población UrbanaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Much attention has been given to identifying and supporting the minority of patients who develop severe clinical depression after a cardiac event. However, relatively little has been given to supporting the many patients who experience transient but significant emotional disturbance that we term the 'cardiac blues'. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate patients' preferences regarding information provision about cardiac blues. METHODS: One hundred and sixty consecutive cardiac patients admitted to two Victorian hospitals in Australia were interviewed three times over six months. They were asked about emotional issues, including information provision preferences. RESULTS: Four out of five (81%) patients would like to have received information about the cardiac blues, but only a minority received this information. CONCLUSION: Most patients want to know about cardiac blues. The development and evaluation of resources for health professionals and patients to support recovery through cardiac blues appears warranted.
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Trastorno Depresivo/epidemiología , Educación del Paciente como Asunto/métodos , Relaciones Médico-Paciente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Trastorno Depresivo/prevención & control , Femenino , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Victoria/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Little is known about the type and intensity of physical activity (PA) reported by cardiac patients during the first year after hospitalization and whether patients are meeting recommended PA guidelines. In addition, the achievement of PA guideline over the course of recovery is largely unknown. METHODS: A total of 136 patients consecutively admitted to 2 Australian hospitals after acute myocardial infarction (31%), or to undergo bypass surgery (29%) or percutaneous coronary intervention (40%), were interviewed at 6 weeks and at 4 and 12 months after admission. Physical activity at each time point was assessed by the Active Australia PA Survey. Medical and sociodemographic data, self-reported anxiety and depression, and cardiac rehabilitation attendance status were also recorded. Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of PA guideline attainment at each of the 3 time points. RESULTS: At all 3 time points, walking was regularly performed by more than 95% of patients, while moderate- and vigorous-intensity PA reached only 40% and 59% participation by 12 months, respectively. Significant predictors of PA guideline attainment at 6 weeks posthospitalization were physical functioning, depression, and mode of PA. As hypothesized, different predictors were found at 4 months (living arrangements, PA mode, and attainment of 6-week PA guidelines) and 12 months (living arrangements, socioeconomic resources, PA mode, and attainment of 6-week PA guidelines). CONCLUSIONS: The study highlighted the potential importance of modifying walking behavior in cardiac patients to achieve PA guidelines and the dynamic nature of variables influencing PA at various stages of recovery.
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Terapia por Ejercicio/estadística & datos numéricos , Ejercicio Físico , Adhesión a Directriz/estadística & datos numéricos , Cardiopatías/rehabilitación , Adulto , Anciano , Australia , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , CaminataRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: Depression is common following an acute cardiac event and can occur at a time when behaviour change is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of further cardiovascular events. The 'Beating Heart Problems' programme was designed to support cardiac patients in behaviour change and mood management. METHODS: The programme was based on cognitive behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the 8-week group programme with usual care was undertaken between 2007 and 2010. All patients attended a hospital-based clinic for assessment of physiological risk factors at baseline (6 weeks after their acute event), and at 4- and 12-month follow up. Psychological and behavioural indicators were assessed by self-report questionnaires. Of the 275 patients enrolled into the RCT, 42 (15%) had Beck Depression Inventory-II scores >13 at baseline. Treatment and control group comparisons were undertaken for this subgroup, using growth curve modelling and testing for group differences over time in psychological, physiological, health behaviour, and self-efficacy measures. RESULTS: Significantly greater improvements (p < 0.01) in depression symptoms and self-rated health were reported for the intervention group, as well as significantly larger gains in confidence in managing depression (p < 0.05) and anger (p < 0.01). Trends (0.05 < p < 0.10) for larger treatment group improvements were also seen for anxiety symptoms and confidence in managing anxiety. CONCLUSION: A group secondary-prevention programme that integrates behavioural and mood management strategies leads to decreased depression, increased confidence, and improved health perceptions in depressed cardiac patients.
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Afecto , Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual , Enfermedad Coronaria/terapia , Depresión/prevención & control , Entrevista Motivacional , Prevención Secundaria/métodos , Adaptación Psicológica , Ira , Ansiedad/etiología , Ansiedad/prevención & control , Ansiedad/psicología , Enfermedad Coronaria/complicaciones , Enfermedad Coronaria/diagnóstico , Enfermedad Coronaria/psicología , Depresión/diagnóstico , Depresión/etiología , Depresión/psicología , Femenino , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Estudios Prospectivos , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Autoinforme , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , VictoriaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: While early symptoms of anxiety and depression resolve for many patients soon after an acute cardiac event, the persistence or worsening of symptoms indicates increased mortality risk. It is therefore important to identify the predictors, or red flags, of persistent or worsening anxiety and depression symptoms. Most previous research has focussed on metropolitan patients, hence the need for studies of regional and rural dwellers. METHOD: In this study, 160 cardiac patients consecutively admitted to two hospitals in regional Victoria, Australia, were interviewed in hospital and 2 and 6 months after discharge. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Growth mixture modelling was used to identify the trajectories of anxiety and depression over the 6 months after the acute event, and post-hoc tests identified predictors of persistent or worsening symptoms. RESULTS: For both anxiety and depression, three common symptom trajectories were identified. Inhospital anxiety symptoms tended to persist over time, whereas inhospital depression symptoms resolved for some patients and worsened for others. A mental health history, younger age, smoking, financial stress, poor self-rated health, and social isolation were red flags for persistent anxiety and worsening depression. Additionally, diabetes, and other comorbidities were red flags for persistent anxiety. CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight several potential red flags for increased risk of persistent anxiety or worsening depressive symptoms after a cardiac event, including demographic, psychosocial, and behavioural indicators. These red flags could assist with identification of at-risk patients on admission to or discharge from hospital, thereby enabling targeting of interventions.
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Ansiedad/epidemiología , Depresión/epidemiología , Infarto del Miocardio/epidemiología , Población Rural , Población Urbana , Anciano , Ansiedad/diagnóstico , Ansiedad/etiología , Comorbilidad , Depresión/diagnóstico , Depresión/etiología , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Infarto del Miocardio/complicaciones , Infarto del Miocardio/diagnóstico , Pronóstico , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Tiempo , Victoria/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Return to work is an important indicator of recovery after acute cardiac events. This study aimed to determine rates of work resumption and identify predictors of non-return to work and delayed resumption of work. METHODS: 401 currently employed patients consecutively admitted after acute coronary syndrome or to undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery were recruited. Patient characteristics, perceptions and occupational outcomes were investigated via interviews and self-report questionnaires. RESULTS: Twenty-three patients were lost to follow-up. Of the 378 completers, 343 (90.7%) patients resumed work, while 35 (9.3%) did not. By four months, 309 (91.1%) patients had returned to work. At 12 months, 302 (79.9%) of the 378 patients were employed, 32 (8.5%) unemployed and 20 (5.3%) retired. The employment status of 24 (6.3%) patients was unknown. Non-return to work was significantly more likely if patients were not intending to return to work or were uncertain, had a negative perception of health, had a comorbidity other than diabetes and reported financial stress. Significant predictors of delayed return to work were cardiac rehabilitation attendance, longer hospital stay, past angina, having a manual job, physically active work, job dissatisfaction, no confidante and depression. CONCLUSIONS: Patients at risk of poor occupational outcomes can be identified early. Strategies to improve vocational rehabilitation require further investigation.
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Síndrome Coronario Agudo/rehabilitación , Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Reinserción al Trabajo , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/cirugía , Anciano , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Physical inactivity has been identified as a distinct health risk. However, little is known about how this can vary at leisure and work in cardiac patients. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of inactivity during leisure and work in the 12 months following a cardiac event in Australian cardiac patients. METHODS: A total of 346 patients consecutively admitted to hospital with acute coronary syndrome or to undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery were interviewed in hospital, and 4 and 12 months later. Leisure and occupational physical activity was measured using the Stanford Brief Activity Survey. Sociodemographic, psychosocial, and clinical data were also collected. RESULTS: The prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity declined over time, with 52% inactive preevent and 29% inactive at 12 months. Approximately 50% of participants were physically inactive in their work, regardless of whether this was measured before or after the cardiac event. Logistic regression revealed that the significant predictors of leisure-time physical inactivity at 12 months were non-home ownership (OR = 2.19; P = .007) and physical inactivity in leisure-time prior to the event (OR = 2.44; P = .001). The significant predictors of occupational physical inactivity at 12 months were white-collar occupation (OR = 3.10; P < .001) and physical inactivity at work prior to the event (OR = 12.99; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Preevent physical inactivity, socioeconomic, and clinical factors predicted both leisure and work inactivity after an acute cardiac event. Effective interventions could be designed and implemented to target those most at risk of being physically inactive at work or leisure.
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Actividades Cotidianas , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/fisiopatología , Ejercicio Físico/fisiología , Actividades Recreativas , Actividad Motora/fisiología , Trabajo , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/rehabilitación , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Factores de Riesgo , Factores Socioeconómicos , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: While behavior change can improve risk factor profiles and prognosis after an acute cardiac event, patients need assistance to achieve sustained lifestyle changes. We developed the "Beating Heart Problems" cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing program to support patients to develop behavioral and cognitive self-management skills. We report the results of a randomized controlled trial of the program. METHODS: Patients (n = 275) consecutively admitted to 2 Melbourne hospitals after acute myocardial infarction (32%), coronary artery bypass graft surgery (40%), or percutaneous coronary intervention (28%) were randomized to treatment (T; n = 139) or control (C; n = 136). T group patients were invited to participate in the 8-week group-based program. Patients underwent risk factor screening 6 weeks after hospital discharge (before randomization) and again 4 and 12 months later. At both the followups, T and C groups were compared on 2-year risk of a recurrent cardiac event and key behavioral outcomes, using both intention-to-treat and "completers only" analyses. RESULTS: Patients ranged in age from 32 to 75 years (mean = 59.0 years; SD - 9.1 years). Most patients (86%) were men. Compared with the C group patients, T group patients tended toward greater reduction in 2-year risk, at both the 4- and 12-month followups. Significant benefits in dietary fat intake and functional capacity were also evident. CONCLUSIONS: The "Beating Heart Problems" program showed modest but important benefit over usual care at 4 and, to a lesser extent, 12 months. Modifications to the program such as the inclusion of booster sessions and translation to online delivery are likely to improve outcomes.
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Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual/métodos , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/terapia , Estilo de Vida , Calidad de Vida , Autocuidado/métodos , Adulto , Anciano , Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/psicología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Research demonstrates that depression at the time of a cardiac event predicts early mortality. However, the best time for depression screening is unknown. We investigated the prognostic importance of inhospital and 2-month depressive symptoms in predicting 12-year mortality in female cardiac patients. METHODS: A consecutive series of 170 women admitted to hospital after acute myocardial infarction or for coronary artery bypass graft surgery completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale inhospital and 2 months later. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale's depression subscale scores of 4 to 7 were classified as "mild" depressive symptoms and 8+ as "moderate/severe" depressive symptoms. Mortality was tracked through the Australian National Death Index and other sources. RESULTS: : One hundred sixty-three (96%) of the 170 women were successfully tracked after 12 years. Of these women, 136 (83%) completed the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at both assessments and were included in the analyses. Over 12 years, 45 (33%) women died. Using logistic regression and controlling for age, disease severity, and diabetes, mild inhospital depression predicted mortality (P = .02), whereas moderate/severe inhospital depression did not (P = .14). At 2 months, moderate/severe depression predicted mortality (P = .05), whereas mild depression did not (P = .09). Half the patients (49%) changed depression class by the 2-month assessment. The death rate was highest (64%) in those whose mild inhospital depressive symptoms increased to moderate/severe and lowest (14%) in those whose moderate/severe inhospital symptoms remitted. CONCLUSIONS: Mild inhospital depression and moderate/severe 2-month depression were predictive of 12-year deaths. The findings suggest a prognostic benefit in undertaking repeat depression screening 2 months after an acute cardiac event.
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Puente de Arteria Coronaria/mortalidad , Depresión/diagnóstico , Depresión/epidemiología , Infarto del Miocardio/mortalidad , Enfermedad Aguda , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Puente de Arteria Coronaria/psicología , Femenino , Hospitalización , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infarto del Miocardio/psicología , Pronóstico , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: While there is evidence of poor health behaviours in anxious and depressed cardiac patients, it is possible that sociodemographic factors explain these associations. Few previous studies have adequately controlled for confounders. The present study investigated health behaviours in anxious and depressed cardiac patients, while accounting for sociodemographic confounders. METHOD: A consecutive sample of 275 patients admitted to hospital after acute myocardial infarction (32%) or for coronary bypass surgery (40%) or percutaneous coronary intervention (28%) was interviewed six weeks after hospital discharge. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Smoking, physical activity, alcohol intake and dietary fat intake were assessed by self-report. Backward stepwise logistic regression was used to identify the factors independently associated with anxiety and depression. RESULTS: In total, 41 patients (15.2%) were 'depressed' (HADS-D ≥8) while 68 (25.2%) were 'anxious' (HADS-A ≥8). Depressed patients reported higher rates of smoking (χ2)= 4.47, p = 0.034), lower physical activity (F = 8.63, p < 0.004) and higher dietary fat intake (F = 7.22, p = 0.008) than non-depressed patients. Anxious patients reported higher smoking rates (χ2)= 5.70, p = 0.024) and dietary fat intake (F = 7.71, p = 0.006) than non-anxious patients. In multivariate analyses, an association with depression was retained for both diet and physical activity, and an association with anxiety was retained for diet. Low social support and younger age were significant confounders with depression and anxiety respectively. CONCLUSIONS: While the high smoking rates evidenced in anxious and depressed patients were explained by sociodemographic factors, their poor diet and low physical activity (depressed patients only) were independent of these factors. Given the impact of lifestyle modification on survival after a cardiac event, anxious and depressed patients should be a priority for cardiac rehabilitation and other secondary prevention programmes.
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Ansiedad/psicología , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/psicología , Depresión/psicología , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Estilo de Vida , Infarto del Miocardio/psicología , Factores Socioeconómicos , Adulto , Afecto , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/efectos adversos , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología , Ansiedad/diagnóstico , Ansiedad/epidemiología , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Factores de Confusión Epidemiológicos , Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/diagnóstico , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/epidemiología , Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria/terapia , Depresión/diagnóstico , Depresión/epidemiología , Grasas de la Dieta/efectos adversos , Femenino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Análisis Multivariante , Infarto del Miocardio/diagnóstico , Infarto del Miocardio/epidemiología , Infarto del Miocardio/terapia , Oportunidad Relativa , Cooperación del Paciente , Intervención Coronaria Percutánea , Factores de Riesgo , Conducta Sedentaria , Fumar/efectos adversos , Fumar/epidemiología , Apoyo Social , Victoria/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether attendance at cardiac rehabilitation (CR) independently predicts all-cause mortality over 14 years and whether there is a dose-response relationship between the proportion of CR sessions attended and long-term mortality. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: CR programmes in Victoria, Australia PATIENTS: The sample comprised 544 men and women eligible for CR following myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous interventions. Participants were tracked 4 months after hospital discharge to ascertain CR attendance status. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: All-cause mortality at 14 years ascertained through linkage to the Australian National Death Index. RESULTS: In total, 281 (52%) men and women attended at least one CR session. There were few significant differences between non-attenders and attenders. After adjustment for age, sex, diagnosis, employment, diabetes and family history, the mortality risk for non-attenders was 58% greater than for attenders (HR=1.58, 95% CI 1.16 to 2.15). Participants who attended <25% of sessions had a mortality risk more than twice that of participants attending ≥ 75% of sessions (OR=2.57, 95% CI 1.04 to 6.38). This association was attenuated after adjusting for current smoking (OR=2.06, 95% CI 0.80 to 5.29). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides further evidence for the long-term benefits of CR in a contemporary, heterogeneous population. While a dose-response relationship may exist between the number of sessions attended and long-term mortality, this relationship does not occur independently of smoking differences. CR practitioners should encourage smokers to attend CR and provide support for smoking cessation.
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Causas de Muerte , Infarto del Miocardio/rehabilitación , Anciano , Angioplastia Coronaria con Balón/rehabilitación , Australia , Estudios de Cohortes , Puente de Arteria Coronaria/rehabilitación , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infarto del Miocardio/mortalidad , Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud , Modelos de Riesgos Proporcionales , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
The purpose of this paper is to identify groups of cardiac patients who share similar perceptions about their illness and to examine the relationships between these schemata and psychosocial outcomes such as quality of life and depression. A total of 190 cardiac patients with diagnoses of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris or chronic heart failure, completed a battery of psychosocial questionnaires within four weeks of their admission to hospital. These included the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (BIPQ), Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI II) and The MacNew Health-related Quality of Life instrument (MacNew). BIPQ items were subjected to latent class analysis (LCA) and the resulting groups were compared according to their BDI II and MacNew scores. LCA identified a five-class model of illness perception which comprised the following: (1) Consequence focused and mild emotional impact, n = 55, 29%; (2) Low illness perceptions and low emotional impact, n = 45, 24%; (3) Control focused and mild emotional impact, n = 10, 5%; (4) Consequence focused and high emotional impact, n = 60, 32%; and (5) Consequence focused and severe emotional impact, n = 20, 10%. Gender and diagnosis did not appear to reflect class membership except that class 2 had a significantly higher proportion of AMI patients than did class 5. There were numerous significant differences between classes in regards to depression and health-related quality of life. Notably, classes 4 and 5 are distinguished by relatively high BDI II scores and low MacNew scores. Identifying classes of cardiac patients based on their illness perception schemata, in hospital or shortly afterwards, may identify those at risk of developing depressive symptoms and poor quality of life.
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Depresión/psicología , Cardiopatías/psicología , Calidad de Vida , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Actitud Frente a la Salud , Comorbilidad , Depresión/epidemiología , Femenino , Cardiopatías/epidemiología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
To support self-management, health professionals need to adopt a client-centred approach and learn to deliver evidence-based behaviour change interventions. This paper reports on the evaluation of 1- and 2-day training programs developed to improve health professionals' capacity to support chronic disease self-management (CDSM). The 321 participants attended one of eighteen supporting CDSM courses held in urban and rural settings. Participants included nurses, allied health professionals, Aboriginal health workers and general practitioners. Data were collected at three time points: before participation; immediately after the training; and, for a sub-sample of 37 participants, 2 months after the training. Results revealed a significant and sustained increase in CDSM self-efficacy following training regardless of participants' gender, age or qualifications. A thematic analysis of the responses concerning intended practice revealed four main areas of intended practice change, namely: use behavioural strategies; improve communication with clients; adopt a client-centred approach; and improve goal setting. The number of practice changes at 2 months reported by a sub-sample of participants ranged from 1 to 20 with a mean of 14 (s.d.=4). The three most common areas of practice change point to the adoption by health professionals of a collaborative approach with chronic disease patients. Lack of staff trained in CDSM was seen as a major barrier to practice change, with lack of support and finance also named as barriers to practice change. Participants identified that increased training, support and awareness of the principles of supporting CDSM would help to overcome barriers to practice change. These results indicate a readiness among health professionals to adopt a more collaborative approach given the skills and the tools to put this approach into practice.
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Enfermedad Crónica/terapia , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Personal de Salud/educación , Atención Dirigida al Paciente/normas , Autocuidado/métodos , Adolescente , Adulto , Análisis de Varianza , Australia , Enfermedad Crónica/psicología , Educación Continua , Medicina Basada en la Evidencia/educación , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Educación del Paciente como Asunto/métodos , Educación del Paciente como Asunto/normas , Atención Dirigida al Paciente/métodos , Autocuidado/psicología , Autocuidado/normas , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: People who have had a cardiac event are at increased risk of a subsequent event and death and are, therefore, the priority for preventive cardiology in Australia and elsewhere. Guidelines for physiological and lifestyle risk factors have been developed to encourage risk reduction as a means of secondary prevention. The aim of the present study was to investigate achievement of recommended risk factor targets in a sample of Australian cardiac patients. METHOD: A consecutive sample of 275 patients admitted to one of two Melbourne hospitals after acute myocardial infarction (AMI; 32%) or for coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABGS; 40%) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI; 28%) participated in risk factor screening approximately five weeks after hospital discharge. The 2007 National Heart Foundation (NHF) of Australia 'Guidelines for Reducing Risk in Heart Disease' (1) and the 2001 NHF and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand lipid management guidelines (2) were used to define risk factor targets. Target achievement was compared for AMI, CABGS and PCI patients. RESULTS: Patients ranged in age from 32 to 75 years (mean=59.0; SD=9.1). Most (86%) were male. Almost three quarters of the patients were above recommended targets for waist girth (70%) and almost half were above targets for blood pressure (48%) and below target for high density lipoprotein cholesterol (47%). Around a quarter were over target for total cholesterol (27%) and under target for physical activity (27%). Most patients met the NHF guidelines of non-smoking (95%) and restricted alcohol consumption (88%). For several risk factors, PCI patients were at greater risk of not achieving recommended targets than either CABGS or AMI patients. CONCLUSIONS: Six weeks after an acute cardiac event, substantial proportions of Australian patients do not achieve recommended targets for waist girth, blood pressure, total cholesterol, physical activity, and HDL cholesterol. PCI patients are particularly at risk. Considerable potential remains for improving risk factor management in CHD patients, highlighting the important role of general practitioners, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and other secondary prevention strategies.
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Angioplastia , Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Estilo de Vida , Infarto del Miocardio , Cooperación del Paciente/psicología , Adulto , Anciano , Australia , Presión Sanguínea , HDL-Colesterol/sangre , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infarto del Miocardio/sangre , Infarto del Miocardio/fisiopatología , Infarto del Miocardio/prevención & control , Infarto del Miocardio/psicología , Infarto del Miocardio/cirugía , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
Few studies have investigated the change in mood states, such as anger, fatigue and confusion, after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABGS). The aim of this study was to describe the progression of these mood states over time and to determine the factors associated with these trajectories. The Profile of Mood States (POMS) was administered to 182 CABGS patients prior to surgery and at two and six months post-operatively. Socio-demographic and medical data were collected before surgery. Growth curve modelling was used to describe the POMS subscale trajectories. Four POMS subscales (tension-anxiety, fatigue-inertia, confusion-bewilderment, and vigour-activity) showed rapid improvement over the first two months after CABGS followed by a lesser improvement. There was no significant change over time for the depression-dejection and anger-hostility subscales. Being younger, male, having a manual occupation, and smoking were factors associated with poorer pre-operative mood states. Those at risk of persistent mood disturbance after CABGS were younger, unpartnered, female and those with diabetes. These patients can be identified prior to hospital admission.
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Afecto , Puente de Arteria Coronaria/psicología , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Ansiedad , Confusión , Fatiga , Femenino , Cardiopatías/epidemiología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Trastornos del Humor/epidemiología , Periodo Posoperatorio , Factores de Riesgo , Factores Sexuales , Fumar/psicologíaRESUMEN
Candidates for cardiac bypass surgery often experience cognitive decline. Such decline is likely to affect their everyday cognitive functioning. The aim of the present study was to compare cardiac patients' ratings of their everyday cognitive functioning against significant others' ratings and selected neuropsychological tests. Sixty-nine patients completed a battery of standardised cognitive tests. Patients and significant others also completed the Everyday Function Questionnaire independently of each other. Patient and significant other ratings of patients' everyday cognitive difficulties were found to be similar. Despite the similarities in ratings of difficulties, some everyday cognitive tasks were attributed to different processes. Patients' and significant others' ratings were most closely associated with the neuropsychological test of visual memory. Tests of the patients' verbal memory and fluency were only related to significant others' ratings. Test scores of attention and planning were largely unrelated to ratings by either patients or their significant others.