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Psychological factors significantly impact coronary heart disease (CHD) development and recovery. Integrating psychosomatic assessments into cardiac rehabilitation improves secondary prevention and return-to-work strategies.

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  • Psychology
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Background:

  • Psychological variables play a crucial role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD).
  • Two personality types, Type 1 (hypercompetitive, anxious) and Type 2 (overscrupulous, guilt-prone), are identified as coronary risk factors.
  • These neurotic personality types are believed to form during infancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the necessity of considering psychological aspects alongside physiological factors in cardiac rehabilitation.
  • To evaluate the psychosomatic component in determining a patient's suitability for returning to work.
  • To present the Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre of Udine's strategy for improving secondary prevention and return-to-work criteria.

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  • The approach involves integrating psychological assessments into the patient's overall rehabilitation plan.

    • Main Results:

    • The Udine Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre's strategy shows promise in enhancing patient outcomes.
    • A psychosomatic approach contributes to more reliable return-to-work assessments.
    • Long-term correction of risk factors and improved secondary prevention are key benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Cardiac rehabilitation must adopt a holistic approach, integrating psychological and physiological assessments.
    • Psychosomatic evaluation is vital for safe and effective return-to-work decisions after CHD.
    • The Udine Centre's strategy offers a successful model for comprehensive cardiac recovery and secondary prevention.