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Débora Maria Mendonça da Cunha1, Thaynara Silva Dos Anjos1, Cristiane Franca Lisboa Gois1

  • 1Universidade Federal do Sergipe -UFS-, Brazil.

Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria
|June 2, 2017
PubMed

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A significant portion of coronary artery disease patients awaiting coronary artery bypass surgery experience depressive symptoms. Lower education levels were linked to increased depression, impacting recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health concern.
  • Depressive symptoms can negatively impact patient outcomes, particularly after cardiac surgery.
  • Preoperative mental health assessment is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with CAD before coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
  • To identify potential correlations between sociodemographic factors and depressive symptoms in this patient group.
  • To inform preoperative nursing care strategies and public health policies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 63 hospitalized patients scheduled for CABG.
  • Data collected using sociodemographic and clinical characteristic questionnaires.
  • The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was utilized to assess depressive symptoms.

Main Results:

  • The average patient age was 58 years, with 60.3% being male.
  • 36.5% of patients exhibited dysphoria, and 25.4% showed some level of depression (mild, moderate, or severe).
  • Patients with lower educational attainment reported higher levels of depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial number of patients undergoing CABG present with dysphoria or depression.
  • Depression is a significant factor that can affect recovery post-cardiac surgery.
  • Findings support the need for integrated mental health support in cardiac care pathways.
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