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Psychosocial complications of coronary artery disease

Hossein Karimi-Moonaghi1, Mohammad Mojalli2, Shahla Khosravan3

  • 1Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran ; Department of Medical education, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
|July 29, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Coronary artery disease (CAD) significantly impacts patients psychologically and socially. Iranian patients with CAD experience challenges including fear, anxiety, depression, financial difficulties, and social stigma, highlighting the need for comprehensive care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global cause of mortality.
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently leads to psychosocial complications.
  • The psychosocial impact of CAD requires greater clinical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychosocial complications of CAD.
  • To explore the patient perspective of these complications in Iran.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of 18 Iranian CAD patients.
  • Data collected through semi-structured interviews.
  • Purposive sampling until data saturation.

Main Results:

  • Patients face primary challenges: diagnostic uncertainty and social alienation.
  • Psychological issues include fear, anxiety, depression, and stress.
  • Life problems encompass financial, work, and family issues.
  • Sociocultural factors involve altered social perceptions and cultural barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Psychosocial aspects of CAD are critically important, often outweighing physical concerns.
  • Healthcare providers must prioritize identifying and addressing patients' psychosocial needs.
  • Findings can inform strategies to empower patients coping with CAD.
Abstract

Keywords:
Coronary Artery DiseaseIranPsychologyQualitative Research

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