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[Mentality and behavior of children with congenital heart diseases]

Kun Zhang1, Yi-biao Wang, Yan-ping Li

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Second Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250033, China.

Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi
|December 23, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is linked to higher rates of abnormal child behavior and mentality. Early interventional therapy significantly improves these issues in children with CHD.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects children's mental and behavioral development.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of CHD on children's mentality and behavior.
  • To compare outcomes between interventional therapy and surgical treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Examined mentality and behavior in 232 children with CHD using the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).
  • Compared CHD patients with 100 matched controls with pneumonia.
  • Assessed pre- and post-operative status for interventional and surgical groups.

Main Results:

  • Children with CHD showed significantly higher rates of abnormal mentality and behavior compared to controls.
  • Behavioral issues included depression, social withdrawal, and rule violations.
  • Both interventional and surgical treatments improved mentality and behavior post-operation, with interventional therapy showing superior results for certain metrics.

Conclusions:

  • CHD is associated with increased mental and behavioral abnormalities in children.
  • Early treatment, particularly interventional therapy, significantly enhances the psychological well-being of children with CHD.
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