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[Effectiveness of psychological intervention in cardiac rehabilitation]

V Antón Menárguez1, J M Sempere Ripoll1, R Martínez Amorós1

  • 1Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España.

Semergen
|December 12, 2018
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Cognitive-behavioral interventions significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and anger in cardiac rehabilitation patients. This psychological support is effective for improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation programs aim to improve patient outcomes after cardiovascular events.
  • Psychological factors like anxiety and depression significantly impact cardiac recovery.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches are essential for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral intervention within a cardiac rehabilitation program.
  • To analyze changes in psychological risk factors among patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 33 patients with acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris participated.
  • Patients were enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program between September 2014 and October 2015.
  • Pre- and post-intervention assessments utilized standardized questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant reduction in anxiety levels (P < .001) was observed.
  • Significant decreases in depression (P < .005) and anger (P < .005) were also noted.
  • The intervention demonstrated a positive impact on key psychological risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological interventions are a valuable component of cardiac rehabilitation.
  • This study provides evidence supporting the integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy in cardiovascular care.
  • Effective management of psychological distress can enhance recovery for cardiac patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiac rehabilitationCognitive-behaviour therapyFactores de riesgoIntervención cognitivo-conductualIntervención psicológicaPsychological interventionRehabilitación cardíacaRisk factors

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